"Yeah, it was way better back when the king was still in charge."
These kinds of rumors quickly spread through all of Rebanastre, echoing over and over again in the shadows and corners of the city.
The next day, Louis stood before the gate that separated the noble district from the rest of the city.
Aaron told the gate guard that he was a jeweler.
He explained smoothly that he had come to show his goods to one of his noble customers.
Traveling with him were Shiao Yi, posing as a young page to help with errands, Dominic as the butler and negotiator, and Louis and Tenby as the ones in charge of carrying the valuable luggage.
As they waited at the gate, a soldier on patrol came walking over and glanced at Louis.
"Oh, hey. It's that heartbroken guy from yesterday."
Louis gave an awkward, sheepish smile and held his hands together in a silent plea for him to keep quiet.
The gate guard looked at the soldier and asked, "You know this guy?"
