Ethan calmly nodded, aware of the consequences that awaited him in the king's chamber for venturing into the human world without his father's knowledge. He promptly trailed behind the guards, but halted when he overheard a soldier speaking from behind.
Curious, Ethan turned around and noticed several soldiers blocking the path of Draven and Rhea with their spears. Rhea, standing beside Draven, appeared startled and hastily questioned, "We came with your prince, why are you stopping us?"
One of the robust soldiers glared at Rhea, causing her to flinch momentarily before regaining her composure. With a hoarse voice, he sternly declared, "You cannot enter the royal palace without revealing your identity," he directed his words towards Draven, who still concealed his aura behind a mask.
