The queen, who initially had a composed smile, visibly darkened her expression.
Snake Badge Consortium!
This name does not have a good reputation across the continent.
Though it calls itself a small association, much of its business operates in shadows, and many countries and races have outright banned them from establishing bases within their borders.
Back when Wu Heng was still a Necromancer, he too would purchase various things he needed—and couldn't obtain through legitimate channels—from the Snake Badge Consortium.
And "Dragon" is reputed to be the strongest hero of the present age, a nearly invincible existence among mortal warriors.
How could he appear here? And at such a crucial moment?
The queen's heart tightened, and she instinctively clenched her sleeve.
But then, her gaze turned towards Wu Heng, standing quietly beside her, and the tension within her unwound.
With Wu Heng here, what did she have to worry about!
