"Over there, many people have turned into strange human cocoons. A bizarre plague has broken out in the Royal Capital, and a great many people are infected. There's no cure. If you still insist on going, I'm afraid you'll be in danger too."
"There are also rumors that the King has either angered a Divine Spirit or been cursed by a demon. The plague seems to be originating from within the Royal City."
Hearing the merchant's words, Fang Zhen understood that news of the otherworldly invasion had now reached even the common folk.
'From another perspective, this means I'll face much less resistance.'
'Once the people of Zambein reach a consensus that something is wrong with the King and Queen, I'll have a perfectly justifiable reason to eliminate the Queen.'
The merchant's warning failed to deter Fang Zhen. He spurred his Red Hare Horse onward, continuing his journey to the Royal Capital.
…
「Half a day later.」
Fang Zhen arrived at the capital city of the Zambein Kingdom.
