C413 Opportunity

After their meal, Loong Aotian wasted no time heading back to the Praetorian Guard's encampment, accompanied by Giraud and the others who had been waiting for him at the palace gates all morning. They made quick work of the return to the Praetorian Guard's camp.

"Aotian, what was so urgent at the Imperial Palace this morning?" Giraud asked, concern etched on his face