[Mantis Town]
Two days had passed since the people found out Black Water had shut its door. Since then, the Mantis Town had been on edge since then.
Although the Crimson Arc Guild was trying desperately to contain the subtle tension which continuously rose with each passing day, many could feel the pressure gathering beneath the surface.
Still, no one wanted to be the scapegoat that would break the fragile balance.
The streets remained lively on the surface, but the laughter had become thinner.
The bargaining voices in front of stalls had become softer.
Even the Mantis Men who usually communicated with excited hand gestures became more cautious whenever they passed strangers.
Standing by the window, Solenne looked at the peaceful town in the distance, and a deep sigh escaped from her lips.
Of course, she was not naive enough to believe the town was truly peaceful.
Even with them raising the price of the gate entry fees, people and beastmen were still trooping in.
