Xue's expression became deadly serious.
"...I saw fear in the Demon King's eyes."
His gaze shifted beyond the Lower City toward the enormous Demon Palace looming in the distance.
"About a month ago, His Majesty was conducting an operation in Lebius. There was a hidden ritual being prepared near a cave, and I was personally assigned to oversee part of the ritual and ensure the required ingredients were summoned."
Xue paused, and the calmness in his voice gradually disappeared.
"That was when I saw him trembling."
Yuuta's eyes narrowed.
"And I don't mean anger, Great Yuuta. I had seen His Majesty furious countless times before. I knew what his rage looked like."
Xue turned toward him.
"This was different."
His voice became heavier.
"It was fear."
