"What? The outpost was under martial law?"
Ait, the temporary person in charge of the Kate Caravan, stood before Sika Outpost, his path blocked by soldiers. After hearing their explanation, Ait could not help looking at Boer beside him.
Although Ait had served in the Kate Caravan for ten years, he had spent most of that time following orders. Being suddenly made the leader was something he simply was not used to.
Especially after what had happened before, Ait had truly been on edge.
Now that an unexpected change had occurred at their planned temporary resting place, Ait was even more flustered.
The flustered Ait did not hide his emotions.
Boer saw through him at a glance.
However, Boer had no intention of mocking him.
For the sake of completing his main quest, Boer was now sparing no effort in drawing in anyone he could.
And Ait was a good choice.
Or rather, the appearance of the War God Independent Insignia in the Kate Merchant Guild's caravan had made Boer realize that the man before him was worth investing in.
Just think about it. When the caravan had met with disaster, and both its leader and chief guard had died unexpectedly, Ait had supported the entire caravan alone and safely brought it all the way back to Aitandinburg.
As long as the merchant guild's owner was not an idiot, he would definitely put Ait to important use.
Likewise, someone like him, who had contributed during that time, would naturally enter the other party's sights.
Having made up his mind in an instant, Boer immediately spoke.
"We brought enough food. Even if we cannot enter the outpost, we can rest outside it for the time being."
"Alright, alright."
"I'll arrange it right away."
Ait nodded repeatedly and went off to make