Justin stared at King Basil, his voice humble as he spoke. "Father, now that Michael is missing, how should we handle this?"

It was clear that Justin sought to address the matter directly, as the situation demanded urgent attention.

The officials' nerves immediately tightened.

They were uncertain of King Basil’s true intentions. His heart was inscrutable, and any misstep could lead to beheading.

They understood this well, and so they chose to remain silent.

King Basil fixed his gaze on Justin, his voice cold. "Michael is a prince of Ciawales. Since he has disappeared, we must search for him. Otherwise, it will be a disgrace to Ciawales."

He paused before raising his voice suddenly, startling everyone.

The atmosphere in the room grew tense as the officials braced themselves for his next words.

"Therefore, I have made a decision!" King Basil announced. "Send Mr. Adrian to rescue Michael. Mr. Adrian will be appointed as the first Nation Guardian."

For a moment, everyone was stunn