The sun had just risen, casting its warm glow over the lively streets below.
"Aur, we should be arriving in the outer region soon," John said, a smile playing on his lips.
"Yes," Aur replied, his expression remaining stoic.
As they approached the tall wall that separated the academy from the outer village, a guard intercepted them, wearing silver armour adorned with an intricate symbol of two stars. Beside him stood his subordinates, each bearing a single star emblem on there silver armour.
"Halt!?" the front guard said, his brow furrowing in suspicion.
John and the others exchanged slight frowns at the unexpected scrutiny.
Without a word, Aur displayed the mission emblem, prompting the guard to nod in understanding.
"You may proceed, Young Lord," the guard said respectfully, signalling to his subordinate, who promptly opened the gates for them.
Aur nodded his head and walked outside.
"This place is as bustling as ever," he mused to himself, observing the lively activities and enthusiastic vendors in the streets.
"Let's gather some information before we make a move," Aur said, glancing at the four. "We will meet again here in an hour."
"Yes, captain," they all said in unison, departing in different directions to gather information.
Aur stretched his body and noticed George beside him.
"Senior brother George, why are you following me?" he asked with a smile on his face.
George looked at Aur for a long moment before sighing with some pity.
"We want information," Aur replied in a cold tone.
The woman was stunned by his directness.
Aur furrowed his brow as he flashed her his token, causing the woman's eyes to widen in disbelief. Her legs went weak, and she nearly stumbled to the ground.
"Show us the way."
"Yes, young lords," the woman stammered, bowing thrice before hurriedly guiding them inside.
As Luna guided Aur and George through the passageway, they passed by women dressed in seductive, revealing attire, who curiously approached Luna.
One of the women frowned and asked, "Manager Luna, what are you doing here? Madam will be angry if you neglect your duties in attracting customers."
Ignoring the woman, Luna gave her a slight stare that instantly silenced her.
"Hurry up and make way for these young lords," Luna commanded sharply, her tone leaving no room for argument. Her words stunned everyone, causing them to part and make way for Aur and George.
The women's eyes darted towards Aur, and they gasped audibly, their eyes widening with a hint of blush colouring their cheeks, their bodies freezing in place.
Observing their reactions, George couldn't help but find the situation amusing. "Seems like you're quite popular with the ladies," he remarked to Aur with a hint of amusement in his tone.
Aur simply shrugged casually in response.
As Luna led them to a luxurious room, they found a woman in a tight black suit, perfectly showcasing her voluptuous body, seated with a pile of papers in front of her.
"Luna, didn't I say to knock? And what are you even doing here?" the woman's voice dripped with ice as she looked up, causing Luna's body to freeze.
"Madam, these are the men who wanted to talk to you about something. So... please excuse me," Luna hurriedly said, bowing hastily before scurrying away.
Aur and George took their seats opposite the woman, tossing a file onto the table. "Give us the information about this group of people," Aur said calmly.