Soon, several stewards found Giorgio. They were all worried about the factions eyeing their trading caravan, especially the two best-equipped groups among them. One steward, who looked to be in his fifties with meticulously groomed hair and clothes, said, "My lord, the number of guards is far too small to protect such a massive caravan. If possible, please make camp nearby immediately to prepare defenses, and request the head of the house to send more knights and soldiers."
Giorgio did not reply. He simply pulled a book from his bosom and began to flip through it carefully. The others stood there in a daze, having seen the cover of the book—it was a scripture of the Holy Church. Giorgio then softly began to recite the passage about the ascetic.
A moment later, Giorgio looked straight ahead and said, "Keep moving. Make camp as usual, and do not worry too much. The gods are watching over us..."
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