In the minds of both Saleen and Grand Duke Iron Blood, Imposa had to be killed. This would be an acceptable solution for a common mage, but unfortunately, he was a formidable alchemist capable of crafting huge, vastly damaging magic equipment. If someone like that had evil intentions, he could inflict significant damage to the empire.
Hence, taking down the Holy See was of the highest priority at the moment—and time was running out.
The monsters emerging from beneath the island supporting the Palace at Sea were of too high a level. Moreover, there were too many of them. Saleen sensed that the rules of Myers Mainland were indeed loosening up.
What was happening right there and then was a harbinger of things to come. The last time such ominous signs appeared, Myers Mainland advanced less than a year after the calamity. True level-10 powerful beings appeared without having to seal their powers.
