He conversed internally with Nenasha for half a day, but outside, only a few seconds had passed, still maintaining a god-like demeanor.
However, Herbert's transcendent state didn't last long.
"...Your Excellency."
Waro scratched his bald head and awkwardly smiled at Herbert: "Hehe, you came over, huh."
The commotion Herbert caused earlier was significant, confirming that there was a change in the plan.
The situation being what it is, exposure had already occurred, and there was no longer any need for the other cultivators to keep pretending.
Crack! Crack!
In the confused gaze of the other slaves, they broke the bars of the cages and voluntarily stepped out.
"Your Excellency."
"Your Excellency, we..."
Lowering their heads, they walked up to Herbert, faces full of shame and unwillingness.
"We failed."
Yes, they had failed.
The group hadn't officially entered the Dark Territory yet, but their identities had already been exposed.
Such a failure.
