The guards called out in response, turning away to do as told.

However, Ethan hurried to stop them. "I think I'll be alright without that, Mister Mayor. I've got urgent affairs that need to be tended to at once."

'Urgent affairs?'

The mayor stopped short before asking in a meaningful tone, "What's the urgent matter?"

He knew that Ethan was not one to joke around, and it was definitely true that he had an emergency.

Ethan did not respond immediately. Instead, he took a deep breath and glance