章 184: Imperial Orders

"Who goes there? Introduce yourself before you come any closer," one of the guards exclaimed. He was a man without a helmet, with short hair and a shaved beard, the typical appearance of a city guard. 

After that direct question, Yoichi sensed that Ryutaro was about to answer and anticipated him. "We are tamers from the Nightblades guild returning from a mission," the blond-haired warrior stated, raising both his arms in a sign of peace.

The guards did not immediately respond, motioning him and his companions to approach. Their watchful eyes carefully scrutinized the tamers and stopped when they framed at the gatekeeper. The old monk looked too different from the young men travelling with him, and the veil on his face was worth more than a thousand introductions.