Todd was at a loss for words. His original plan was to find Myriel, but now he was going to have to meet his greatest enemy, Saladin.

That legendary great emperor, that invincible war god, that caliph who was both praised and condemned.

Thinking about this, Todd suddenly realized that deep down, he actually longed to meet Saladin.

After walking through a heavily guarded corridor, Todd entered a room filled with bookshelves and desks, and finally saw Saladin's true face.

This middle-aged man, who exudes an air of authority without being angry, has a handsome face that instantly makes people like him. He doesn't look like a general or an emperor at all, but rather like an elder who has been immersed in academia for many years.

To Todd's surprise, Saladin's complexion did not seem good, and he appeared weak and powerless due to a hidden ailment.

“Myrith, you’ve come,” Saladin said cheerfully, looking up from his book.

When he saw Todd, his expression froze for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal.

“It’s rare to have a guest today, Mylis. Aren’t you going to introduce him to me?”

Myris glanced at Todd, then recited his prepared lines, saying slowly, "Great Caliph, this is a scholar from the North, and also my close friend. His name is Toltai."

Saladin clapped his hands and smiled, saying, "As long as you are in the land of God and drink the nectar bestowed by God, then you are my honored guest, Saladin."

Todd, who couldn't understand a word of what the two were saying, could only offer a polite smile.

To Todd's surprise, Saladin quickly spoke to him in perfect Common Tongue, saying, "Tortay, if I may be so bold, you do not look like a scholar."