When it came to the most unpredictable people in the world, Old Ninth certainly counted as one.
The Emperor had never dreamed the enforcers would disregard the rules so completely.
Only when Old Ninth's large hand clamped around his spine did he react.
"Amaterasu, are you trying to take me down, or fucking usurp the throne?"
Seeing the Kou Island dignitaries ready to rush forward and fight to the death, Old Ninth crooked his finger mockingly.
Amaterasu froze, unable to decide whether to attack.
He had seen what Old Ninth could do if he launched an assault.
But if he did not attack, once they left the Imperial Capital, they would enter the Fourth War Zone's restricted military area.
The best way to handle this now was for the Emperor to shout, "Don't worry about me!"
But clearly, he lacked the courage.
"Let's go."
Little White Tiger chuckled calmly. "Sorry for the trouble, Your Majesty, but see us out. We don't know the way."
"Clear a path."
At a look from Black Raccoon, the Overlord Stronghold's enforcers quickly stepped forward, shielding Little White Tiger behind them.
The two sides pressed hard against each other, shoving back and forth.
"What? You don't want to let us leave?"
Seeing Amaterasu blocking the way without budging, Old Ninth put an arm around the Emperor's shoulders and stirred the pot. "That brat Amaterasu can't wait for you to die at my hands so he can take your place."
"Such treachery deserves death. Your Majesty, you have villains at your side."
"Even back in the Dragon Kingdom, I heard your son looks almost exactly like Amaterasu. A changeling prince, huh?"
"If you don't believe me, kill your son now and see whether it breaks Amaterasu's heart."
Old Ninth sowed discord without restraint, never afraid of