The emissaries from the Saint Dragon Pavilion division mustered their courage for a secret investigation at Heavenly Dao and, ready to risk it all, Ocean Vaughn finally arrived at the Higgins Royal Palace.
The Higgins King had occasionally been residing in the palace recently, but he also often returned home. Moreover, due to his rising status, the security within his palace had become exceptionally strict, teeming with experts— not only did his 3,000 retainers come over, but even several of the senior officials from the palace had taken up permanent residence in the Royal Palace.
Since it was late at night, the Royal Palace was deathly quiet inside and out. As Ocean Vaughn dismounted his horse, the imperial guards outside the palace came forward with their swords drawn. One of the guards said in a stern voice, "Lord Ocean, what brings you to the Royal Palace at this hour?" The guards actually recognized Ocean Vaughn.