A new master?
A new master!
Then the old master...
Hemaya, sprawled on the ground, wanted to point at the person before him, but the corpses not far away—the priestly robes on those corpses—told him what he should do.
However, someone was faster than him.
"Morton welcomes the new master."
"I am willing to offer my loyalty, my wealth, and everything I know."
"Only to welcome my master's arrival."
After the gunshot, Morton, who had been ignored all along, suddenly rushed before the leader of the group, prostrated himself on the ground, and spoke with utmost respect.
The people who had been denouncing Morton just moments ago also imitated him and prostrated themselves.
"We are willing to welcome our master's arrival."
They shouted themselves hoarse.
There was not the slightest trace of shame or embarrassment.
Or rather, they had long since learned to cast shame aside.
Otherwise, why would they be here?
Hayden Ao knew this perfectly well.
He was usually extremely disgusted by these people, but at this moment, he needed them to help stabilize the situation throughout Forest City.
"Everyone here is in your hands."
"I hope that before Lord Deathbird arrives, you will keep Forest City exactly as it was."
"Remember!"
"Every blade of grass and every tree here belongs to that lord."
"No one is allowed to damage or take even the slightest thing from this place."
"Do you understand?"
Hayden Ao emphasized loudly to Morton.
Morton froze.
Then, he was overjoyed.
"Understood!"
Morton lowered his head once more, pressing his forehead to the floor of the front hall as he answered loudly.
"Good."
Hayden Ao nodded in satisfaction.
Then, he waved his hand.
At once, one group of people who had come with him took up positions around the Temple.
The rest followed Hayden Ao