Chapter 45: The Arrival of Emperor Balka, A Figure Lurking in the Darkness.

"That's because-"

"Things are really quite crowded, huh?" Just as David was about to speak, a majestic voice reverberated throughout Rozen, interrupting his words.

As the voice resounded, everyone present felt shocked and trembled in fear, especially the ordinary people who lacked Elemental power. They could sense an extremely strong pressure, akin to the pressure Lord Duke Asvold released.

Lucas Weis, Roy Valha, and Brian Allen also felt a compulsion equal to Duke Asvold's emanating from the voice. 

However, the three of them immediately went on alert and turned their attention to the sky above, where the sound originated.

Unlike the panicked onlookers, David remained composed and simply glanced in the direction of the voice.

"Isn't it rude to interrupt someone else's conversation, Emperor Balka?" David spoke lightly and mockingly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present held their breath in anticipation.

"What? Emperor Balka?!"