AOI TACHIBANA'S POV
The Adventurer Guild was packed today. Thanks to the mysterious Gate clearings, every guild had been put on hold.
"How can this be? I still need to make money," a middle-aged woman's voice rang out behind me.
"I don't think that's the case. Since we now know it's the Night Empress, why won't the military allow us to raid?" another girl chimed in.
"Yeah, why?!" several people echoed.
The guild leader stepped forward. Her graceful presence instantly quieted the crowd of angry adventurers.
She spoke calmly. "Everyone, I know the current order from the military is frustrating, but all raids have been suspended for every guild. The military is still trying to identify and apprehend the mysterious Awakened known as the Night Empress. Until that investigation is concluded, all registered Gates will remain under military supervision."
Murmurs spread through the crowd.
Someone clicked her tongue.
Another person folded her arms in annoyance.
