Chapter 165

"I — I've lost a little weight recently. All that forced marching while hunting monsters…"

"What monsters? There are no monster territories anywhere near here."

"I — I'm on my way back from the north. A rather long assignment."

"Hmm. You're damn suspicious."

"…I've been told that often."

This was not an easy guard to deal with.

Despite my swift concession, he remained relentless. He gestured for his colleague to come over.

Standing side by side with his companion at last, the guard tapped the licence with his index finger.

"Hey. What do you think? Does this photo actually match this person here?"

"Ehh. This is a bit…"

I swallowed drily and scratched my itchy beard.

"Right? The only thing that matches is that disgusting matted hair and the beard."

"…"

"Facial features. Skin tone. The eyes. Completely different."

The guard stared at me with cutting intensity, working his jaw…