Chapter 323.2
“I do not have time for an elaborate tale. I am here to assist your escape,” the warrior declared, poised to step forward.
Yet, before he could cross the threshold, Alber uttered a single word that froze him in his tracks.
“Restraint.”
In an instant, the warrior found himself unable to move. Panic surged through his veins as he desperately attempted to twist his body, yet it seemed as if he had been transformed into an immovable statue.
“How did you manage to get this far? There are countless surveillance devices from the entrance to this place. You might have mistakenly believed you entered unnoticed, but that’s not the case. You’ve already been caught.”
The warrior strained to grasp the detailed explanation of who the old woman, whom he was meant to help escape, truly was. Myung King had summoned him and given specific instructions.
“Seek out the Fourth King and follow his orders. I have faith in your abilities, and I personally recommended you. You must go beyond your limits and fulfill this mission.”
With the king’s unwavering insistence and the words of Queen Anika echoing in his mind, reminding him to treat the woman with respect and courtesy, the warrior understood the significance of the word ‘noble.’ He could sense an air of authority emanating from the old woman’s speech and demeanor. If not for the mysterious power that bound him, he might have unconsciously kneeled before her.
“I have sought help from everyone. Prior to arriving here, I visited the nobleman of Muen.”