Beast Emperor

"Welcome, Estoa, the Beast Emperor, to the future kingdom of Salean."

A man with a deep voice stood at the center of the room, a golden crown resting upon his head as he extended both arms in greeting. Estoa looked at him with doubtful eyes, remaining silent for a moment before giving a slight nod.

His gaze then wandered across the room, observing the numerous individuals from different races seated upon chairs scattered around the large chamber. His eyes suddenly stopped upon a particular man wearing a straw hat, standing beside the king, though his attention wasn't actually inside the room.

Instead, the man was staring through a nearby window toward the outside world.

"Thousand Petal..." Estoa muttered, recognizing one of the most powerful beings in the world. His gaze moved again, searching through the room before he frowned slightly.

"Where is the Magic Swordsman?"

He completely ignored the King of Salean standing directly in front of him.