Chapter 928

Harold and the rest of the Shepard family exchanged bewildered looks, not understanding the situation. Gresham was the first to react, stepping forward to question the guard. "The Knight family is hosting a grand banquet today, and nearly everyone of note in Pyralis is here. Our Shepard family is no different. Why are you stopping us but letting everyone else in? "Even if we were to be turned away, we deserve to know the reason for this treatment. Are we being singled out? " The guard responded, "We have orders from above: no one from the Shepard family is allowed to enter." Gresham immediately asked, "Why?" The guard replied, "We only follow orders. We don't know anything beyond that." Gresham was taken aback by the guard's firm stance and didn't know what to say next. He returned to Harold and whispered, "Dad, what should we do now? Should we go back?" Harold's face was tense, and his sharp eyes scanned the Shepard family members behind him. "Have any of you caused trouble rec