The civil and military officials watched silently as the Empress and Quincy were briskly taken away from the hall.

The next second, a civil official stepped forward and knelt before Jethro under everyone's gaze. "Pleasure to greet you, Your Majesty!"

"Pleasure to greet you, Your Majesty!"

Instantly, the people in the entire hall knelt respectfully.

The imperial court could not be without a monarch. Naturally, Jethro would ascend to the throne and proclaim himself as the new Emperor after he removed the Empress.

Mmm!

Jethro nodded with satisfaction at the sight of his servile subjects. He walked up to the Dragon Throne and sat on it. Then, he looked around the hall and said, "You may stand. Heed my order! Summon the army and head to the border!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

All civil and military officials responded in unison.

…

Meanwhile, in the forest at the border between Westrington Continent and New World Continent.

A reeling figure was fleeing desperately—it was Whi