Faruzan's temperament and attire were clearly unusual, and after activating his Authority, Lin Feng exuded a unique affinity that most living beings could passively sense.
The guard before them instinctively wanted to agree the moment he heard the request.
"No problem, I'll just—"
But the moment the words left his mouth, he regretted them. Not because he regretted agreeing to their request.
—It was nearly dinner time now. In other words, most public officials had already gotten off work.
And the only person he knew who could be considered high-level was impossible to find the instant he left work.
Thinking of this, he said with an awkward expression,
"Honored guests, it's not that I don't want to help you."
"But it's already too late today. Other than Scholars busy rushing their papers, there's no one left working at the Akademiya."
After speaking, he cautiously glanced at Lin Feng and Faruzan. Seeing no major change in their expressions, he carefully made a suggestion.
"How about you two rest in the city for the night? Come back around noon tomorrow, and I'll pass your message on to the Grand Scribe. What do you think?"
Lin Feng knew the Akademiya staff's work ethic well, and the difficulty on the guard's face did not seem feigned, so he did not press the matter.
"Then I'll have to trouble you. May I ask your name?"
"Ah? Me? You can call me Azad, sir."
"I'll still be stationed at Sumeru City's north gate tomorrow. Just come directly to me."
Seeing that the noble-looking young man before him had addressed him so respectfully, the flattered guard hurriedly gave his name.
As the sky gradually darkened, Lin Feng did not intend to linger.
After thanking the guard once more, he briskly led Faruzan into Sumeru City.
—He had