"My apologies," the sergeant said quickly.
"We aren't aware of who you are and acted rudely," the soldier said, trying not to be rude to him. He heard a lot about him; seeing him, there seemed to be exaggerations. But he didn't dare test him.
"No worries," Aragon waved his hand.
"Now, what message do you bring for the Baroness?"
The sergeant scratched his head and replied, "We aren't sure if we should open the imperial scroll here. We were strictly ordered to open it in front of the Baroness."
Seeing their struggle, Aragon stood up and sighed.
"Well, let me take you to her then."
They looked surprised but followed him.
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At the mansion, Cleora received the soldiers in her formal audience chamber, with Jolthar standing at her right hand.
The sergeant approached with proper respect, offering a scroll sealed with the imperial seal.
