The beams of the searchlights illuminated the fine drizzle, falling silently, casting a solemn and murderous aura over the entire border checkpoint.
The checkpoint officer hesitated for a moment. The Great Sect Chief Priest, a position equivalent to a courtier, had been waiting here for a while; was it really for this?
"If that's the case, we must investigate thoroughly."
He knew he was at the forefront of the political-religious conflict, and no matter what, he had to hold his ground. If he lost to the sect, it would be a slap in the face for the Military Department.
It gave him immense confidence.
Even with the fierce-looking heavy-armored figures behind the young Chief Priest, he showed no fear.
Mika was uneasy, pressing his hand against his clothes. He had the bone flute given by Fen before departing, and if anything unexpected happened, he could use it for a quick escape.
