"Lord Rehn, the Core Node of the Thunder Spear Safe Zone is just ahead."
The hawk-nosed man respectfully lowered his head and quietly introduced Lin An to the fortress-like building that resembled an iron barrel before them.
As he spoke, he pointed at the Inner City soldiers who were on high alert but dared not attack:
"These are all Klei's personal guards."
"Hm."
After nodding lightly, Lin An paid no attention to the countless gazes fixed intently on him and spoke calmly:
"I'm here to accept missions."
"Leave, or die."
His words showed no mercy. The elite squad, already harboring deep hostility, now felt the fury and pent-up frustration in their hearts about to burst from their chests.
"Outsider! I'm warning you, don't push us too far!"
"You may be strong, but this is the Core Node! We absolutely cannot let outsiders enter!"
The Squad Leader gripping his weapon with both hands was clearly prepared to fight to the death.
Although their deaths would most likely be in vain, as the personal guards protecting the Core Node, they would die even if they failed to defend it once Klei returned.
Facing the unyielding crowd, Lin An slightly furrowed his brows:
"Are you worried I'll destroy the node?"
"If I wanted to destroy it, you couldn't stop me."
"Tell Klei I'm here to accept missions."
He offered a casual explanation.
For warriors this loyal, Lin An still had no intention of attacking them directly.
After all, he and the Thunder Spear Safe Zone had not truly clashed. At most, he had merely gotten rid of a little trouble.
If Klei did not hold him accountable for killing Palo, he could spare him and get along amicably with him.
After all, Lin An was a reasonable man.
In a sense, he had