"Monsters!"
"Monsters have broken in!"
The frantic shouts of alarm echoed from within the Dragon King Chamber of Commerce's compound. At some point, several shark people had vaulted over the courtyard wall and burst into the premises. Although swiftly slain by Knights who rushed over upon hearing the commotion, they still caused quite a stir. More and more shark people were appearing nearby, quietly gathering and starting to charge the compound's main gate.
"Report!" A messenger hurried forward. "The Sea God Society's encampment has been confirmed to have fallen! The Sickle Brotherhood is also unable to hold on, and they're requesting reinforcements!"
"Reinforcements?" Emma scoffed. "Even if we put aside past grievances, we can't even rescue our own people. What reinforcements can we possibly send them?"
"Lula!" Emma turned to her daughter. "What do we do now?"
