Moreover, this minor noble had come from the backwater regions of Glory Continent.
In the eyes of nobles who had already looked down on these rural outsiders, this was nothing less than outsiders turning the tables and challenging their hosts.
Feeling that their dignity had been gravely provoked, they naturally could not tolerate it.
Indeed, the hatred of these Bach Empire nobles was no longer directed solely at Nalant; it had even spread to all the outsider nobles from Glory Continent.
They declared that they should never have kindly rescued and taken in these outsider nobles in the first place.
Now, the tale of the snake and the farmer had become reality, costing their empire its heir.
As for Eric's own actions, they had naturally been downplayed after the news returned. It was said only that the minor noble had first shown disrespect, leading the Bach Empire's heir into a conflict with him and ultimately causing the battle between the two sides to erupt.
"Your Majesty!"
Within the royal palace of the Bach Empire, King Alis sat upon his throne with a gloomy expression.
Below him stood the empire's ministers and nobles.
Alis had been in an exceedingly foul mood these past few days. It was not only because his heir had been slain, but also because the expeditionary force had suffered grievous losses.
Even Duke Cody, whom he trusted most, had been seriously wounded. This was no small loss for the Bach Empire.
It was said that the Dark Abyss would connect with Sacred Continent in several months. At such a time, every high-tier force was of utmost importance to the Bach Empire.
"How is it?" Hearing the call from below the dais, Alis emerged from his thoughts.
"Your Majesty, news of His Highness the Eldest Prince's unfortunate passing