Chapter 1006

As Chase sized up the man, the man was also scrutinizing Chase. He seemed surprised to see such a young pair of men and women. His gaze then moved past them and landed on Trevor and the others. His expression immediately hardened as he spoke.

"Who are you? Why have you intruded into Bactria?" he demanded, his tone filled with suspicion.

Seeing this, Chase realized the man had misunderstood. It was not entirely his fault—Trevor and the Sands clearly looked like Eastern Oceanians, which instantly raised red flags.

In Bactria, any sighting of Eastern Oceanians typically aroused hostility.

"Sir, I'm Chase Collins. Don't get the wrong idea; these three are my servants," Chase quickly explained. He only bothered to clarify because he figured the man was likely a compatriot.

Upon hearing Chase introduce himself, the man was taken aback. It was obvious he had heard of the name before.

"What? You say you're Chase Collins? How can you prove it?" the man questioned skeptically.

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