Deeper Than the Deepest Depths

Hearing the astonishing truth from Osphia—that the Royal Court, the official participant force for all of Europe, had now fallen—Fang Ran realized once again that the situation had escalated, and suddenly noticed a crucial question.

"What about Nevernight Palace?!"

What was Nevernight Palace doing!?

As one of the three rulers of the Night Battle world, an existence in Europe that stood above even the Royal Court, as long as Nevernight Palace intervened in a situation like this—

"I don't know."

Knowing that he would surely wonder what role Nevernight Palace was playing in such a major incident, and why it had taken no action, Osphia's azure eyes shifted slightly away.

There was a faint reluctance in Osphia's calm voice, as though she hated having to admit this in front of Fang Ran.

"Like Midnight in your Asia, Nevernight Palace has completely detached itself from the real world and become something of a symbol. Even though some Zero Knights oversee their own regions, they rarely interfere in the Royal Court's affairs."

"I can't contact my teacher. Matters at that level are beyond someone of my rank."

Hearing her answer, Fang Ran recalled that he had indeed never encountered any information about the higher-level "Midnight" within the Night Bureau. Though unsurprised, he could not help speculating.

Could it be that Nevernight Palace did not yet know about the Royal Court's fall?

No, that was not right.

With an overpowered force like the Second Zero Knight suddenly appearing in an A-Rank battle, it was impossible for Nevernight Palace not to know.

So that meant he simply did not know yet.

Having reached that conclusion, Fang Ran noticed a form of address in Osphia's earlier words and asked curiously.

"Your teacher?"

Osphia glanced at him with her azure eyes, raised her flawless snow-white face,