Interlude (part 2)

As they contemplated the lifeless corpse of the Imperator, all the Players present, including Ruby, burst out laughing.

"Tsk, tsk, that emperor was a real weakling. We really wasted our time waiting for him here..." One of the Players who was playing cards before sniggered disdainfully, adding a kick to the corpse for fun.

"Shut up, Jacob! If it wasn't for Ruby, it might not have been so easy. "The bald man in shorts wearing a claymore retorted bluntly.

"He did indeed react in time despite our surprise attack. If Ruby hadn't taken control of his nervous system, it might have gone wrong. " One of the young women in armour agreed just after removing her sword from the corpse.

"You've always been too careful, Melissa. Do you think we didn't notice that you attacked last? "The other young woman in full armor teased her with a smirk on her face.

"Hmmmf!"