Outbreak

The discussion below continued until nearly noon.

Wudiye seemed to be growing impatient.

"There's no need to talk about routine matters for now. Trade, resource exchanges, border issues—put all of that aside for the moment.

First, we will handle the execution request concerning Kenhart, former vice dean of Spirit Calamity Academy."

"Proceed according to the original verdict. The evidence is conclusive; there is no need for further deliberation," replied the head of Lanying Tower's Tribunal, an old mage with a stern expression.

"The Department of Secret Teachings will determine the place of execution."

"The Department of Celestial Phenomena will determine the time of execution."

Wudiye swept his gaze over everyone below.

"Are there any other issues?"

"One more." An old mage whom Princess Golden Spike had spent heavily to win over stepped forward and spoke loudly.

"No matter what, Kenhart's connections outside may affect this execution. Therefore, I request additional supervision and protection."

"Granted." Wudiye nodded indifferently. "However, due to the recent frequent outbreaks of the new crystallization tide calamity, there will not be many supervisors available for deployment. The Tribunal will handle the execution itself.

Now, adjourned."

He had already wasted too much time on these trivial, mundane matters. This meaningless waste only made him more impatient.

Whoosh!

Wudiye vanished from the throne.

The people below all relaxed slightly, each considering whether they could find an opportunity beneficial to themselves amid the recent major events.

Blue Eagle Prison.

It was located directly beneath Lanying Tower's famous colossal blue eagle statue.

No one knew that beneath the blue eagle statue, over ten meters tall, there was actually a series of heavily guarded, mysterious prisons.

This was where high-level, dangerous criminals were detained.

Kenhart sat alone on a simple stool in his cell. Before him stood a miniature yellow hourglass,