The guard seemed a bit nervous as Leader Tranton kept close to him. "Leader Tranton, sir, I'll take you directly to the patriarch's quarters. It's just down this path."
"Very well. We'll follow you," Tranton replied with a nod, keeping his gaze steady despite worrisome thoughts.
"Yes, sir!"
After hearing that, the guard relaxed a bit. He kept his body stiff while guiding them through the residence but he wasn't stealing glances at Tranton anymore. Smiling, the guard eventually brought them to a small house in the center of the residence. There, the guard knocked on the door, saying, "Patriarch, Leader Tranton and his heir are here to visit you!"
The door was quickly opened by a middle-aged man in a casual robe and slippers. The man replied with a quick bow and stepped aside to let the guests in, "Please, Leader Tranton, come on in. I wasn't expecting you, so it must be important."
