"A Tier 6 expert..."
He quietly muttered to himself.
"It has been years since someone of that level entered through this border."
Normally, people of such status traveled directly to the capital through official diplomatic routes.
Very few would appear at this relatively quiet frontier crossing.
The captain quickly composed himself before stepping forward.
His posture remained respectful.
"Greetings."
"I am Captain Roland, commander of this checkpoint."
He placed a hand over his chest in greeting.
"May I know your identities and the purpose of your visit to the Estaral Kingdom?"
Sir Darius dismounted from his warhorse in one smooth motion.
His boots landed softly upon the stone road.
He returned the greeting with equal courtesy.
"My name is Darius."
"We come from the Alnera Kingdom."
The moment those words left his mouth...
Several nearby guards exchanged surprised glances.
The Alnera Kingdom.
Everyone had heard recent rumors.
There had been reports of war.
