Chapter 374 The Emperor Escape Confinement

Thus, no one dared to block Dietrich's path, even when his explanations seemed questionable or suspicious.

"Well, he's a Royal Guard. He must have a reason we don't know about."

"The Crown Prince must have assigned him a covert mission."

The Royal Guards, known for living and dying by their honor, were unimaginable liars. Even with an old and suspicious man riding behind one of them, the same faith persisted.

"Sir, who is the man on your horse?" asked a gate guard.

"My servant," Dietrich replied calmly. "He has served me faithfully his entire life, but now, given his age, his strength seems to be failing him."

The old man coughed incessantly, a rattling sound in his chest hinting that even speaking was a struggle. The guard eyed the bowed figure briefly, puzzled.

"Do you mean to take a servant along on your patrol? Well, it's your choice, though I hope he doesn't become a burden..."