A cornered beast clinging desperately to life will lash out in desperation.

The Emperor was such a beast.

Though he knew he was about to die, he refused to simply leave quietly.

He had brought his men here and planted bombs everywhere.

The Emperor stood up and roared defiantly, “I refuse to die like a dog! I’m going to live, no matter what it takes!”

The King sat on the sofa, unfazed by the Emperor’s show of defiance.

Gloom stood beside him silently, observing the scene as it played out.

The King said, “Mr. Gabriel has gone too far. It was unwise of him to revive the plan that had been abandoned a century ago. It was forbidden for a good reason. Now that things have been brought to light, Mr. Gabriel isn’t going to take a bullet for a disposable pawn like you. Just give it up, boy.”