Darryl only intended to scare Grunt; he never thought of punishing him. After all, Darryl was only an imposter who pretended to be the Nine Heaven Emperor. How could he possibly punish Grunt?

Darryl had decided just to scare Grunt and then send him away. After that, he would take the opportunity to leave.

Grunt was stunned. He stared at Darryl blankly for quite some time.

'What's going on? His Majesty has forgiven us?'

'Am I dreaming?'

'I was planning to commit a heinous crime. Even if His