"Count," the Night Watcher Captain's gaze was icy. "Please restrain your subordinates and proceed immediately to the designated square for assembly. This is an order, not a request.
"Any further acts of obstruction will be considered a direct challenge to the alliance of nations and a betrayal of world security. Proceed at your own risk."
His eyes swept across the detained private soldiers, the implication clear — next time, it won't be just detention.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Viscount Vien's dreams of hoarding goods shattered instantly.
The heavily guarded warehouse door was forcefully broken open by several Night Watcher combat members supported by Night Watchers among the city guards.
"By order of the highest commander of the Night Watcher White Stone outpost and the provincial headquarters, all strategic resources here are requisitioned for the Hampton Town disaster relief and Void defense!
