The news of the King's absence had been known by everyone, but no one knew where he had actually gone to. Many people suspected he was following his sons to BA-32 to help them conquer the Obelisk of Goap.
In truth however, Anthony Lionheart Braxtein, the King whose presence was now questioned by his citizens, was in one of the Sacred Grounds, Westerheis Viscountcy. He had been there for four days defending the land from the Demons.
For him, protecting his ancestors' treasures was more important than protecting his citizens. This was why he didn't think twice before going to Westerheiss the moment he had heard the Demons from Death Howl Dungeon were going there.
"Basil Pacifer? Oh, that child has finally made a name for himself..." Anthony quirked his eyebrow in interest at the report that one of the members of The Eyes had delivered.