"Can I take them with me? We will be leaving this city in a few days," Lein said casually. His gaze remained calm, as if this decision was a trivial matter that needed no further debate. He understood that the soldiers were merely following the rules, but that didn't mean he had to let these children be cast away.
The two guards exchanged glances. There was hesitation in their eyes, as if they were witnessing something irrational. However, after a moment, they seemed to resign themselves to the strangeness of the situation.
One of them finally nodded and said, "Of course, Young Master. But you must ensure that they do not wander around the city. If they do, they will be captured by other officers."
Without waiting for further response, the two officers turned and left, abandoning Lein with the two children, who still stood there in confusion.
"Brother… hiks." The little girl sobbed, clinging tightly to her brother's arm. Her large, tear-filled eyes gazed up at him in worry.
