[City M — The Inner Sanctum]
"So that's it..." Shadow said with wide eyes, absorbing the socio-economic reality of the divided city.
"Astounding... Oh well, it isn't our problem," Nina added, relaxing back into the plush leather seat of the limousine. She wasn't here to fix their society; she was here to save their world.
Isabel stared at them through the rearview mirror, and slowly nodded her head. The silence in the car spoke volumes about the shifting power dynamics.
The journey to the Marriott headquarters was peaceful, a stark contrast to the violent chaos breaking out in the other regions. After a few minutes of smooth driving, they finally arrived.
Isabel got down first, leaning on her cane, and the four operatives followed behind her. They walked towards a huge, reinforced silver gate. Before it stood more than ten guards, all radiating the dense mana signatures of S-Rank Summoners. They snapped to attention as the Matriarch approached.
