He hurried closer, but before he could reach the training courtyard, a line of guards appeared before him, blocking the way.
Their armor gleamed under the bright light as they raised their spears in unison. At the front stood two women.
It was Sophia and Diana both looking tense and worried.
Ethan had commanded them to be on guard if they saw any extraordinary phenomenon but they never expected it to be so wild.
Blanco stopped, holding up a hand. "Step aside! I mean no harm. I need to see the one inside, this is an extraordinary reaction!"
Sophia's sharp gaze fixed on him. "Who are you?" she demanded, her voice cold and commanding. "And what are you doing here?"
The soldiers behind her instantly went on alert, forming a defensive stance. One of them shouted, "Enemies!" Another followed, "How dare you trespass on our lord's land!"
