As he was retreating, the Golden Behemoth King looked towards the direction of the Kingdom of Dawn with a strange expression in his eyes - a mix of anger, solemnity, and a hint of concealed admiration. This feeling was extremely complicated.
Advancement to a royal city was a remarkable feat, miles ahead of the competition.
One step ahead, always ahead. The road to success was paved with small wins. The Human race should not be underestimated.
"However, let's see how you will deal with the calamity that is about to come. The path of luck always comes with tribulation during every ascension. I'll let you be the canary in the coal mine!" The Behemoth King mused as he gazed at the Kingdom of Dawn.
As a foreign country lord who descended from the system, he was intrinsically aware of the calamity that came with every promotion to the level of a royal city.