Kassian pulled the reins of his horse as the wall of soldiers blocked his way, their glaives rising high into the air and forcing his animal backward. The gate was wide open despite the late hour, and they seemed to be on high alert, which could only mean one thing.
Something had happened.
“My name is Kassian Etrobia! I am the third prince of the Empire!” he shouted loud enough for every single soldier blocking his way to hear. He could have tried to jump over them, but that could have ended up with him or those men hurt, and neither of those options was acceptable. They were on the same side. No matter how worried he was, he couldn’t do something so selfish, considering they were just doing their job. “Let me pass!”
The soldiers exchanged a few hesitant looks as if wondering what to do
