*Cough*
"I can tell that you traveled a lot to get here. As such, it is my duty to assist you in any way you can. Please, come inside my tent, and we can talk more about it."
The Cardinal showed his resilience as he invited the party inside his tent. His eyes showed no conflict, and he seemed normal when deciding.
But his words surprised everyone, and all the cardinal's subordinates looked at him in shocked awe.
"C-Cardinal, please rethink your choice. Even if you know these people, there is a limit to what we should or should not do during our mission. What if something happened to you while you were helping these people? You should prioritize-"
The guard spoke in a concerned voice. He thought he was making a lot of sense, but before he knew it, a firm strike on the back of his head ended up knocking the man unconscious, and he fell asleep before he knew it.