Boom!
A massive explosion erupted in the distance, and the shockwave sent Ragan, King Serothia, King Maldrin, Prime Minister Mikazura, and the four dukes flying in all directions.
Fortunately, King Maldrin immediately activated his power domain, pressing himself and the others to the ground to absorb the force of the blast.
After a few tense moments, the shockwave gradually subsided and finally vanished.
Ragan rose to his feet, his gaze fixed angrily on the black smoke rising into the sky.
"What happened? Who dares attack the imperial palace?" he demanded, his voice trembling with fury.
Orion gasped, then reported, "Your Majesty, the mages have detected unusual fluctuations. A gate, about two meters wide, has appeared in the artificial forest behind the palace."
"A gate?" Ragan's eyes widened. "Who would dare do such a thing?"
Orion fell silent for a moment. His face drained of color as he stammered, "It… it's the Underworld Gate."
