Before Anthony could even vanish, the guards materialized before him in an instant.
In perfect synchronization, they encircled him, their expressions resolute.
Having heard his words, they knew they could not stand idly by.
Allowing Anthony to depart unescorted was simply out of the question.
His safety was their sworn duty, an obligation they could not afford to neglect.
Should misfortune befall him beyond these walls, there would be dire consequences.
Their very lives would hang in the balance by dawn.
"Apologies, Young Master, but we cannot allow you to leave the estate alone"
One of the guards said firmly.
Anthony found himself at a loss for words.
If he wished, he could simply teleport away, vanishing without a trace.
They wouldn't even know where he had gone. But he chose not to make things difficult for his bodyguards.
He understood all too well how terrifying his parents could be, despite the warmth and kindness they displayed.
