Lockdown.

Before the sun rose, the entire estate was turned upside down.

While Ozul slept soundly in his room, the others didn't have the ability to ignore such a ruckus the entire night.

However, when Rose stood up to leave the room, trying to discern the situation, she was sternly blocked at the door.

Even Kumaou tried to check up on the outside, but the Origin Realm cultivator standing outside didn't back down. Without an ounce of emotion in his voice, he told them,

"This is His Majesty's decree. The entire palace is in lockdown."

Kumaou eyed Ozul suspiciously before walking back to his bed. There wasn't anything they could do but wait.

. . .

Hours passed and the rays of a bright morning shone through the windows.

It was at that point when the door to their room blasted open.

It was a striking contrast to when the soldiers gently knocked and one of them went to open the door before they started their business.