Later on, the middle-aged man arrived at the front gate of the Turner family's estate, his face etched with exhaustion, as though he had traversed countless miles in a sprint.
Two robust guards stationed at the entrance, dressed in leather armor and armed with spears, immediately took notice of the man's agitated and weary demeanor. Reacting promptly, they positioned themselves to block his path.
"Halt! Without proper permission or appointment, you cannot enter!" one of the guards declared sternly, asserting the family's protocol.
"Let me through! It's a matter of utmost urgency! I bear crucial news for the Lord that cannot wait," the middle-aged man implored urgently, his voice laced with seriousness.
"We've heard similar claims before, only to be met with deceit. I'm sorry, but you won't enter without a valid reason or an appointment," the other guard countered firmly, unmoved by the man's pleas.