Bytra's cloaking item concealed Tezka's aura but the Gernoffs knew who he was and what seven tails in a Fylgja meant.
It was the reason seeing ten of them made the Gernoffs recalculate their odds of success, finding them abysmal.
"Tezka the Suneater? Are you a friend of the Ernas Household?" Okham's voice was calm and steady as he moved a hand behind his back to give new orders to his team.
"You dare question me, boy?" Tezka snarled but his expression quickly relaxed. "I know the Ernas Household just like anyone else in the Kingdom. They can all die for all I care. Some of their guests, however, are a different story.
"Go away while I ask you gently and I might not stab your hearts the moment you turn your backs. No promises, though."
"We have no business with anyone but Jirni Ernas." Okham said while updating his orders. "Let us pass and you have our word we won't hurt her guests, no matter who they are."