"This is a misunderstanding. We are not his comrades, and the Federation of Allurion never worked together with the Tang Empire!" A quick-witted from the group of three immediately spoke up to make things clear. "We are a group sent by the federation to map the area around the city."
The ten Holy Knights did not lower their guard, but they looked more relaxed. The leader of the Holy Knight stepped forward. "If that's the case, then you can leave now!"
There was a few seconds' pause as the three were not expecting the Holy Knights to be that arrogant even after he told them they were from the federation. It stirred up the three people's egos, but they knew that they could not mess this up too.
"Tch." Then they heard the voice from above. "You guys are quite smart to avoid my trap, but come on you three. Are you trying to fool children with such lies? Do you forget that the federation consists of beastmen and elves? I wonder why you three try to fool them?"