had been created. It's good that you're here. The fixing will take longer without you… it will buy me some time too. Perfect." "d.a.m.n." Conrad pulled power over his body. Karltonheim didn't seem like he was going to let him go easily. He was now being overwhelmed by a black energy. Conrad then saw the message popping up. [Escape] -Enemy has infiltrated through the barrier -Escape this place and send a message to the Lorvall family. He needed to get out of Vladek to even have a chance of fighting against him, but the chances were slim. "Cocul." "Yes?" Cocul turned to Sian, who seemed to be having concerns. "Didn't you… say that the coronation is held somewhere far away to keep people from getting hurt?" "Yes. Even when Vladek can withstand the damage, the aftershock will be too much." "Then you should all run." "Huh?" Right after that moment, a powerful energy wave shook the tree. "Ugh… What is…" "Sian! What happened?" Stiel asked as she looked to the top. She knew what was going on, however. It looked like Conrad and Karltonheim had begun fighting at the top of the tree. She just asked because Sian might know much more in detail. "I thought Dukes were more civilized… we should get out." He couldn't stay as Stiel would get involved. He thought of getting out first and coming back to stop the fight, but a weird screeching rang out and the n.o.bles dropped as they held onto their heads. "Ugh… what is this…!" Sian frowned. The estate was now absorbing all Akra among the tree at an alarming rate, including Stiel's. "What did you do?" Conrad asked as he felt the weird absorption happening from below. It was too uncomfortable to let it pa.s.s without asking. "I can't let the food walk out before I eat them. It's why I spread rumors to gather all of them." "You prepared well. When did you come in?" "It was getting weak for the past five years. I got in somehow." "Dammit… So the weakened Apental was the problem." Conrad spat.