Although old, Murphy was by no means muddle-headed. Now that the Emperor had found a way to deal with the Immortals, the God-Slayers Alliance was no longer needed, and even the Council of Elders had been dissolved altogether.
From the Emperor's personal perspective, external threats no longer existed, leaving only the Chosen Ones within the city as internal troubles.
To save his own life, preserve his power, and protect the ordinary people and the Chosen Ones, Murphy had no choice but to step forward.
Chapter 666