The Regal Court wasn't brimming with activity as it usually was. It seemed pretty deserted.

It was even more so on the second floor since the entire floor was reserved. Outsiders weren't allowed to enter.

After Dustin disclosed his identity, he led Cinna and Maximus upstairs.

Meanwhile, only a man was seated in the VIP lounge on the second floor.

He was dressed in all black, and everything about him was plain. His looks and physique were extremely ordinary, even more so for his demeanor.

There was nothing unique about him. No one would pay any attention to him if he stood in a crowd.

"Your Highness!"

The moment he saw Dustin, he immediately knelt with one knee on the ground and lowered his head.

"Who are you?" Dustin asked airily.

"I'm Rodrigo, the prince's personal guard. When he found out that you were in trouble, he sent me over to assist you," Rodrigo stated with his head hung low.

"His personal guard?"

Dustin's gaze swept across the man and questioned him again