The Third Person in the Darkness

Looking at the departing figures, Number Four turned around and looked at Number Three. He asked, "Are we still following them?"

"Cut the crap."

After saying that, Number Three walked back to where he came from without looking back. He was prepared to go back and sleep a little longer before daybreak.

Number Four stood rooted to the ground. The other guard followed closely behind Number Three, also planning to catch up on his sleep.

Seeing them leave without hesitation, Number Four shrugged. What was there to worry about when the Crown Prince was with the general? Forget it, he should go back and get some sleep too.

After thinking it through, he quickened his pace and caught up with the two people in front of him.

Although their main job was to escort the Crown Prince, they all knew that with the general around, there was no need for them at all. This trip was basically a vacation that was gifted to them by the emperor.