Master Magaera chose not to show it. His expression remained utterly neutral, and he did not attempt to elicit any additional information.

At the same time, the officials in the immediate vicinity could not help but whisper amongst themselves.

"It's unbelievable. While imprisoned in the Infernal Shadow Prison, Darryl Darby managed to take down the head of the Four Evil Beasts, Wild Fury, and survive to tell the tale."

"Yes, I can't believe the Holy Sky Stone's predictions came true."

"It's such a shame what happened to His Majesty, though."

Even as the murmurs echoed through the air, Darryl remained on his knees, his expression unmoved by the sounds.

Everything had come to an end in the Godly Region.

He could finally return to the Nine Mainland and reunite with his family. Titles, status, rewards—none of those mattered anymore as long as he could see his family again.

"You—"

Darryl was about to say his goodbyes when a distraught Empress Heidi raised a finger to point at him an