Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World

Thanks to his growing relationship with the Grand Mage, he no longer needed to wait or send word through intermediaries like the Golden Family. He could still use them, of course—but why bother when he could walk right in?

Avoiding extra interaction today was a priority.

The court building came into view soon enough.

The guards at the entrance stood him respectfully.

Michael was a little surprised that they seemed to recognize him even though they weren’t the ones he had seen here in the past.

Once again, it must be thanks to Duke Evermoon.

”Please state your business,” one of the knights said as Michael approached, though his tone lacked hostility—just protocol.

Michael didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he reached into robe and calmly brought out a token.

The moment the knights laid eyes on it, their posture shifted.

”Mage Lian’s personal token...” one of them muttered under his breath, his composure slipping.

Michael gave a small nod. ”I’m here to see the Grand Mage.”

There was a beat of silence.

The older of the knights recovered first. He stepped forward, saluted with a closed fist to his chest, and extended his hand respectfully. ”Permit me to confirm the token, sir.”

Michael handed it over without a word.

A second later.

”Please wait here,” the knight said quickly, already turning. ”I’ll inform the Grand Mage’s staff immediately.”

He vanished through the tall double doors, leaving the remaining knights stiff as boards in front of Michael. They didn’t dare to speak. One of them even glanced away nervously when Michael met his gaze.

Michael didn’t mind the silence. In fact, he welcomed it.

A few minutes later.

Michael was met with a familiar face.

Master Yuan.

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A/N: Happy New Week to all of you. I hope y’all have an amazing one ahead.