Just then, he suddenly felt Tiya's index finger trembling slightly.
Anxious?
Lynn pursed his lips and then gently pinched Tiya's delicate finger in reassurance.
At that moment, the officer's gaze turned wary, and several colleagues along with the City Patrol Guards behind him sensed something was amiss. They readied themselves to alert their superiors while subtly forming a perimeter, attempting to control the situation.
It seemed that their priority regarding Lynn and Tiya was indeed very high.
Merely a moment of hesitation warranted a stop in broad daylight.
At that thought, the Divine-given factor within him operated at full capacity. In an instant, agonizing pain, as if being torn apart, surged throughout his body.
Not enough, this still wasn't enough.
I need... to lie to everyone on this street.
With a hint of blood-red glimmering in his eyes, Lynn cleared his throat and then slowly began, "I'm sorry, esteemed officers, but I must decline your request."