Players in uniform equipment occasionally come and go from the square, some discussing in threes and fives, others rushing alone.
Two guards stand at the entrance of the guild headquarters, straight-backed, looking quite like a formal army.
On the east side of the guild headquarters, there's a newly constructed complex that appears to be a training ground and warehouse, larger in scale than the main building area.
The Duke stood by the window for a moment, withdrew his gaze, then turned and sat behind the desk.
He casually opened the map spread out on the desk; this was a detailed topographic map of Stone Hammer City and the surrounding areas, with ink of various colors marking the Light Sect's preaching points, the Star Embers Guild's station, and several conflict areas marked with red crosses.
