Execution Agency Headquarters, Main Gate.
Four Awakened guarded both sides of the gate. After something happened in Zuer City, more than 90% of the Awakened in the Execution Agency had rushed to the site, leaving only the necessary personnel to guard Headquarters.
"I really want to go over there with the commander."
An Awakened man with a full beard looked up at the distant sky, where a black pillar of light rose straight into the heavens.
"Forget it. We just need to guard 'home.'"
Another young man, thin and smoking, spoke up. He looked somewhat listless.
"Huh? Isn't that... the Legion Commander?"
"How could that be? The commander must be over by the black pillar right now. Uh, looks like it really is him. Hey, stand up straight."
The four Awakened stood ramrod straight. Some hastily stubbed out their cigarettes, while others straightened their collars.
'Su Xiao' hurried to the Execution Agency's main gate. Just as he was about to enter, the thin Awakened blocked his path.
"My lord, what are you doing?"
The thin Awakened looked puzzled. Out of caution, he had not let him pass immediately, even though that might offend his direct superior.
"You want to know?"
'Su Xiao' instinctively placed a hand on the hilt at his waist. Seeing the familiar movement, the thin Awakened quickly shook his head with an ingratiating smile.
"No, no, my lord. If there's an emergency, should we..."
"You will guard Headquarters. Whatever happens, do not leave this place."
"Yes, sir!"
'Su Xiao' stepped into the Execution Agency's Headquarters. After entering the lobby on the first floor, he took the stairs straight ahead up to the fifth floor. Just as he reached the corner, he stopped and leaned against the wall.
At least dozens of Awakened guarded the corridor beyond the