"Miss, these people's origins are unknown. It may be inappropriate to bring them back just like this."
As soon as they stepped down from the carriage, Lilia's guard braced himself and reminded her.
However, Lilia seemed utterly unconcerned. She said calmly, "Could they possibly pose any threat to Father? Other than those great beings who have achieved Full Beastification, who else could threaten him? Don't worry. I found these people on the road. They greatly admire Father and wish to join the White Elephant Legion. I'm merely introducing them to Father, and he can decide whether they stay or go."
Lilia held a blind worship of her father. Clearly, she did not know that her father's reputation outside was far from good.
Seeing that Lilia was determined to have her way, the guard had no choice. The White Elephant King doted on Lilia greatly. Since she was his only daughter, he indulged her in nearly everything. These guards could only obey her arrangements.
"Fine. Bring them before His Excellency and let him decide."
The guard simply did not want to shoulder the responsibility. As for how loyal he truly was to the White Elephant King, that was another matter.
Thus, Lilia returned to the carriage and said to Merlin and the others, "Come down, all of you. Take a good look around White Elephant City. Once you join the White Elephant Legion, military discipline will be strict, and you won't have many chances to sightsee."
Merlin nodded and exchanged a glance with Cerberus before saying calmly, "Bring Xiya, Isha, and Mengdi over."
A respectful expression appeared on Cerberus's face. His body shrank, and he seemed to vanish without a sound, making the two guards protecting Lilia change expression.
Originally, they had believed that, with their strength, they could handle Merlin