The death of King Jin Chang shook the entire human kingdom, but his betrayal left the people stupefied.
It rattled the very core of the human race. The imperial family, long considered the strong pillar upon which the kingdom relied, was revealed to be nothing but a facade.
For the next three days, the entire kingdom buzzed with rumors and gossip, while the imperial capital was shrouded in a solemn atmosphere.
All the powerful clans eagerly awaited the next course of action—namely, the crowning of a new king.
A battle for the throne might have erupted, but the sheer presence of Zimo and his men rendered such ambitions impossible.
As impatience grew among the clans, they were summoned to the palace.
Inside the grand hall, all the major clan leaders stood quietly, their gazes fixed on Zimo and his men.
"I won't waste any of your time. Let me get straight to the point," Zimo began, his authoritative voice echoing through the hall.
