Heath Hale stared in the direction the people were coming from. He shook his head and said, "Let's observe first. We need to see if they're on a routine patrol or here on business."
We could grab the former directly, but if it was the latter, arresting them would just expose us.
Hearing Heath Hale's response, Zoe Sawyer relaxed and continued to watch with him.
Soon, another squad of guards appeared before them.
Compared to the men in flowery shirts, this squad looked far more professional. Their steps were synchronized, and their eyes habitually scanned their surroundings.
When they reached the spot where they had knocked out the other guards, the leader raised a hand, signaling his team to halt. He sounded puzzled. "Isn't someone supposed to be patrolling here? Why is no one around again?"
