The fifth knight cadet stared at the Commander and was filled with emotions.

He did not expect death to make him feel dramatic.

He was filled with gratitude. Ever since he became a student in the Royal Academy, persistent-self doubts, lack of sleep, and time management assaulted him, to the point that it would not be surprising if he would be expelled after the next examination.

With his negative mindset, it would only be a matter of time before he would disappoint his master.

However, he never thought an opportunity for him to shine arrived.

As long as he could contribute to the future of the Empire, he was more glad to sacrifice himself.

He glanced at the future Emperor and bowed deeply, waiting for the Emperor to sacrifice him.

Myles smiled at him and did not extend the drama. Without hesitation, under the curious gazes of other knights, he clawed through the abdomen of the brand templar and grabbed his demonic core.

The Ancient Demon of Gluttony’s first effect, consuming a demon’s core and gaining their skills, finally took effect.

After a while, the voice in his head echoed.

[You have consumed a demonic core of a brand templar at the Common Demon Rank 2.

You have gained a skill, Command Brand and Imperative Engrave.

You have gained an affinity with Law of Marking (Mid).]

Myles nodded. He glanced at the brand templar’s lackluster eyes.

He slowly pulled his hand and before the brand templar lost his balance, the Commander of the Brand Templar caught his body.

He turned towards the Emperor and said, “Don’t worry, Emperor. I will hide his body and bury him properly.”

Myles nodded.

“Thank you. Do it secretly but honor him.”

The Commander of the Brand Templar nodded and brought out a coffin from his storage space and put the body of the knight cadet inside.

Once he was done, the door suddenly creaked.

In an instant, every knight broke their formation and gathered in a circle, while Myles returned to his previous position where the knight captain of the brand templars and the chain knights monitored him.

The Commander of the Chain Knights finally entered and swept his gaze with a frown on his face.

When his eyes landed at the Commander of the Brand Templar, seeing him standing while staring at him, he asked, “What? What happened? Why did I just hear a commotion right as I opened the door?”

The Commander of the Brand Templar smiled. He said, “Come here and enter first, we have something to announce to you.”

The Commander of the Chain Knights frowned even more.

Once he was fully inside, the Commander straightened his back—he was so massive that the door made him bend his back just to enter—as he began to walk towards the Commander of the Brand Templar.

The Commander of the Brand Templar sat on his bed, while the Commander of the Chain Knights sat on the floor.

However, the Commander of the Brand Templar tilted his head upward just to see the Commander of the Chain Knight’s face.

He said, “Have you remembered the prophecy?”

The Commander of the Chain Knights frowned. He lowered his head and rubbed his glabella.

He tried his best to recall what the Commander of the Brand Templar meant.

The Commander of the Brand Templar sighed. “The Veyr’Thal race’s prophecy, about the descent of the Demon God. How could you forget?”

The Commander of the Chain Knight’s eyes widened. He stared at the Commander of the Brand Templar with curiosity, but he tilted his head and with a confused expression painted in his face, he asked, “So, what does that have to do with how you and your knights actions earlier?”

The Commander of the Brand Templar shook his head.

“You remember, right? If I have to ask you, if the future Demon God is asking you to be his follower, will you follow him?”

The Commander of the Chain Knights was stunned. He did not know how to react.

He was silent for a while and stuttered. “Y-You… Are you asking me to betray my master and the demon king?”

The Commander of the Brand Templar chuckled.

He did not stare at him anymore and gaze at random places.

He said, “As knights, we are given a master to follow. The brandmasters gave us life and purpose. But, isn’t it time to seek for our greater purpose? And if our master will have to choose between the Demon King and the future Demon Emperor, isn’t it obvious which they will choose?”

The Commander of the Chain Knights was stunned. He did not expect the Commander of the Brand Templar to throw him profound words, giving him a moment to reflect.

In the end, that result he obtained was a headache, a massive one.

He complained. “Ah, whatever. If the prophecy is true, then even the demon king will have to accept to be his vassal. So, if the future demon god will have to ask me to follow him, then I will, as long as my master will follow him, too.

I have already given my life to serve my master. If it’s for the better of him, then I’m glad to follow the future demon emperor, as well.”

The Commander of the Brand Templar scratched his head.

He said, “You know, you’re difficult to understand. You said you’re loyal to your master, but you’re also saying you’re willing to follow the future demon god.

Just pick one.”

The Commander of the Chain Knights scratched his head as well, but more intense compared to the Commander of the Brand Templar.

He said, “Like I said, if my master will follow the future Demon God, then I don’t mind following him. What can be more complicated than that?”

The Commander of the Brand Templar glanced at Myles and returned his focus to the Commander of the Chain Knights.

He said, “Well, it’s already inevitable that your master will follow the future demon god.”

The Commander of the Brand Templar touched his shoulder and said, “Alright, don’t resist. I will connect you to the future demon god.”

The Commander of the Chain Knights was stunned.

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