I Became a Foreign Worker Loved by Transcendents

Chapter 95: Merilyn, Awaken!

I wasn't sure of the details, but it was clear that Jang and Marcus knew each other.

After some friendly conversation between Jang and a more amicable Marcus, he gave instructions to the soldiers guarding the checkpoint.

"Open the way."

"Are you sure? We haven't verified their identities yet..."

"I'll take responsibility. Open the gate."

The soldiers saluted and opened the gate, following his repeated orders.

Despite the place being under the empire's jurisdiction, requiring identity verification, the soldiers showed no hesitation in following Marcus's orders.

This proved that Legion Commander Marcus Cradle had built a significant amount of trust over a long time in the military.

"Ha, thank you. It's good to have old friends. We got in without any hassle because of you."

Jang expressed relief and gratitude for his connection with Marcus.

However, Marcus's expression did not seem too pleased, despite having extended the favor.

"...Don't be mistaken, Jang Cleo."

His voice was sharp.

In the way he addressed him by name and surname, there was no trace of the joy usually seen when reuniting with an old acquaintance after a long time.

The same was true for the gaze he directed at him.

"You, on the other hand..."

It was certainly hostile, but it was a different kind of hostility than what was directed towards suspicious individuals earlier.

If the previous hostility was targeted at unknown identities, the current hostility was clearly directed at a 'distrusted subject'.

"Unlike others, since that day, you've done nothing. You didn't fight to protect anyone or build up forces to prepare for looming dangers. Am I wrong?"

"...I honestly explained my situation, but it seems it wasn't enough."

"You claim to follow in her footsteps, yet you've only been a bystander for half a century. It's strange to trust someone like that."

Marcus Cradle said this with a fierce look in my direction.

I flinched, wondering if his hostility was aimed at me, but Merilyn quickly stepped in front of me.

"...Merilyn?"

"Calm down."

Airi immediately grabbed her hand, sensing her unease.

Then, although Merilyn looked at him coldly, Airi only spoke quietly with a stiff voice.

"It's okay, Merilyn. There won't be any problems if we just stay calm."

As a fortune teller, she probably had an inkling of what was about to happen.

Indeed, Marcus glanced at me briefly but then continued his conversation with Jang, seemingly unconcerned.

"Is that man the 'successor of her' you mentioned?"

"Yes, he's just at the starting point now. I had chosen this place for his training, but can you show him around for a warm-up?"

"...Assign a soldier to guide us to the training ground. You, come with me for a bit."

"Yes, we have a lot to catch up on. Let's talk about various things."