Anhu, Central Conference Hall.
Numerous influencers, each capable of shaking Anxia Country by merely stamping their feet, gathered here.
"This month, there have been a total of 358 Black Seam incidents nationwide, which is an increase of 56% from last month and 78% from the month before last. And these are just the ones we've discovered; who knows how many Mutant Beasts have crossed through and gone undetected."
One middle-aged man solemnly recited the recently collected data.
"What this implies, I presume everyone understands—we... have no more time."
The attendees exchanged glances, and after a while, someone spoke up,
"How is the training of the Awakeners going? If the situation deteriorates, how much territory can we hold?"