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Finally, they arrived in Reben.
The city, which Caron had returned to in just under a day, looked far more heavily guarded than when he first left. At first glance, the tension was palpable, as if the winds of war were blowing through. Given the growing threat of military action from the Zion Kingdom, perhaps that wasn't just a feeling, but rather reality.
"Stop!" a guard called out.
Revelio's gold-plated automobile came to an abrupt halt, blocked by the city's remaining soldiers. The guards hesitated after stopping such an extravagant automobile, unsure of how to proceed. Even without opening the door, it was obvious that someone important was inside.
Revelio just barely poked his head out of the window and shouted, "What do you think you're doing, blocking my way?"
One of the guards immediately bowed, flustered, and said, "A-Apologies, sir! Rules are rules!"
"Hold on, what's going on in the city?" Revelio asked.
"The southern forces of the Zion Kingdom have begun moving toward the border! So because of that, martial law has been declared, and we've tightened entry and exit restrictions to prevent any suspicious activity!" the guard explained.
The guard's voice was sharp, full of discipline, but Revelio frowned and pointed at the white lion insignia emblazoned on his automobile door. He asked, "Can you not see the insignia emblazoned here? You seem to have eyes in the right place."
"S-Sorry! But even if you are from the imperial family, rules are rules—" the guard began.
Just then, the city gates creaked open, and...
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