Hilude whispered softly by Su Li's side, "Lord, I can feel the presence of Manan, the Sea God. They must be his followers."
Hartskline stepped forward to communicate with the other party. This was precisely the moment for her, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to act; otherwise, if the Lord went to talk, they might come to blows after only three sentences.
As a Half-Elf, Hartskline was naturally approachable. She spoke with a charming smile, neither humble nor overbearing, "We are Border Pioneer Knights from the Hesse Mountain Foothills, merely passing through your territory. According to Empire law, we Pioneer Knights are free to travel through the Border Prince's Territory."
Although it was obvious that this group was a noble entourage, Hartskline's words took them slightly by surprise, prompting them to ask, "Are you really Pioneer Knights?"
The other cavalrymen were also shocked, looking around in disbelief, "What kind of Pioneer Knights have so many Griffins?"
