Zhang Ruochan fell silent at once. Looking at Lin Yu's unquestionable expression, her resolve suddenly firmed, and a smile returned to her face.
"Yes, I was overthinking it. How could a mere group of demigod-level magical beasts possibly threaten Your Excellency?"
"Then I shall wish Your Excellency a triumphant return!"
"Heh... I'll leave this place to you, then. The Divine Guards will also be under your command. The people's safety takes top priority. As for everything else, as long as people are alive, there is still hope. Do you understand?"
Lin Yu smiled faintly at her words, then spoke to Zhang Ruochan with a solemn expression.
"Yes, I understand. Rest assured, Your Excellency!"
After taking a deep breath, Zhang Ruochan answered with equal gravity.
"Mm, then I'll be off."
Lin Yu nodded without another word. His body tilted, and he instantly vanished into the void.
"It seems His Excellency truly cares for his people. Blue Star is truly fortunate!"
Staring at the now-empty space before her, Zhang Ruochan felt both stirred and deeply moved. The faith in her eyes grew even firmer.
"First, relay His Excellency's orders. We can't let him worry about the rear while he's fighting the magical beasts!"
After her sigh, determination appeared on Zhang Ruochan's face. Then, a stream of consciousness spread outward.
Before long, Old Chen and Qin Wangyan appeared before Zhang Ruochan almost simultaneously.
"His Excellency was here just now?"
After sweeping his gaze over the empty room, Old Chen spoke softly to Zhang Ruochan. Though there was a trace of doubt in his tone, his expression was utterly certain.
Although Old Chen's Observation Haki had now reached the highest realm of seeing names and understanding hearts, allowing nothing in his surroundings to escape its perception, he still would not have sensed anything at