"Peter! Amanda!" called a woman, Mary. Immediately Amanda pulled back her hand, grateful for someone between she and Peter now. "Mary, how is your father's illness? Is he getting better?" asked Amanda, which was answered by Mary's nod. "My father is much better, Amanda. Thank you." The only reason Amanda, who was considered a cheap woman, was accepted in the village was that Amanda was skilled at making medicine. Almost three-quarters of the village's population had been treated by Amanda. From making medicine, Amanda and the Balton and Galela couple earned a living in any area they visited. "Don't you go to Eden?" This time Mary asked enthusiastically, her eyes kept looking at Peter. "What's happen at Eden?" Peter asked. Now the three of them were walking side by side on the beach. "They are selecting beautiful girls for the Black Emperor in Eden." Amanda tightened her grip on her dress. 'Come on Amanda, why are you always surprised by this news? This isn't even the first ti

"Oh, you guys are here too!" said the head of the Artias region, as he saw Peter and his friends enter the meeting hall. Artias is one of the regions in the Southern Continent that has a different system of governance. While other regions still adhere to an absolute monarchy, Artias has already established a democratic system. Its head is one of the traditional elders chosen through consultation. "What's going on, Chairman Fang?" asked Peter curiously. The young man from Galela was a respected leader among the youth in the Artias region. "We're going to welcome some important guests, Peter!" replied the old man with a lean, muscular body, looking very enthusiastic. "Who?" asked the other villagers. The large meeting hall was already filled with influential villagers in Artias. The residents were very curious about their leader's following answer. "The Black Emperor and Queen Eden are visiting this region." Surprise murmurs could not be hidden from the faces of the villagers, the

"Do you know the story of the Gunion fish migration, Emperor?" Queen Zaina suddenly changed the awkward atmosphere hanging between the two of them. "No." "The Gunion fish from the cold eastern tip of the Southern Continent will migrate in large numbers to the warmer western area to spawn," Queen Zaina explained. "Isn't that what every animal does during seasonal transitions?" Illarion asked, raising his injured eyebrow. 'Very masculine expression, very handsome,' thought Queen Zaina before continuing her story. "Gunion fish are different. They will mate in the eastern tip of the Southern Continent, and then the females will migrate west to lay their eggs. What's interesting is that the males will stay in the cold area. They will make nests and defend themselves from other animals. It's no wonder many male Gunion fish die from freezing during that time." "Hmm?" Illarion tilted his head, looking interested. "A sacrifice to defend their territory, a very chivalrous attitude indeed.

Illarion refused the palanquin prepared by his guards so that his feet wouldn't get wet when he disembarked from the large boat he had just boarded, which was one hundred meters from the shore Artias Beach.The man dressed in all black stepped onto the westernmost island of the Southern Continent. White sand immediately greeted his black boots, leaving contrasting footprints. "Your Majesty, the Black Emperor. May the golden lion of Arkana always bless you," greeted Chairman Fang. 'The pressure of dominance emitted by this man is no joke. His charisma is extraordinary,' praised the Artias leader inwardly. "Thank you, Chairman Fang. My best wishes to you," replied Illarion, placing his right hand on his chest, returning the honor to Chairman Fang. Behind the handsome and muscular man, two women were visible, capturing the attention of the residents. The beautiful face of Queen Zaina always attracted anyone's attention, whether male or female, while the strong and sexy appearance eman

Realizing that all pairs of eyes in the meeting room were staring at them with curious looks, Illarion took the initiative to invite Galela to talk about it outside the meeting room. "Come on, there are many things I want to talk to you about, old woman," Illarion said, offering his hand to Galela to help her walk.But the once-titled Viscountess Galela arrogantly brushed off Illarion's hand. "Do you think I'm old and can't walk on my own? You follow me!" Galela commanded, then walked slowly out of the room with arrogance.Illarion took a deep breath before following Galela slowly."You guys continue the party," Illarion ordered anyone still in the meeting room, now filled with curious vibes.After they had walked far enough from the party, Galela stopped. With her hands on her hips, she stared fiercely at Illarion."Amanda disappeared. A mistake happened," Illarion explained with a sad tone."Did she disappear, or did you leave her, you scoundrel?" Galela interrupted, cursing."I did