The lead guard, upon hearing this, immediately produced the token bestowed by the Emperor. The soldiers guarding the gate changed expression at the sight of it and fell to their knees at once. The refugees gathered nearby, not understanding what was happening, quickly followed suit and knelt as well.
"The person sitting behind me is the official sent by His Majesty to help resolve the flooding and the plague. Open the gates—let us pass!"
"Understood."
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