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Just as the upheaval within the royal palace took place, the royal guards marched upon the Ryder estate. Their discipline and formidable strength made their advance through the capital swift and unstoppable.
The Ryders, as one of the old noble houses, owned a large manor not far from the Nightblades' headquarters. Once Gerard confirmed the target, the guards wasted no time and soon arrived before the estate gates.
"Open up! The Ryder house is to be searched by royal command. Do not defy this royal order!"
Faced with a squad of armored royal soldiers, the Ryder watchmen at the gate broke into a cold sweat. What in the world did the royal guards intend with such overwhelming force at hand?
"As a noble house, the Ryder family is bolstered by the authority of the kingdom. On what grounds are you carrying out this search? If you cannot provide probable cause, then no matter who you are—"
Though visibly nervous, the captain of the household guards fell back on well-rehearsed formalities: empty words that could be repeated in any situation. Yet this...
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