At that moment, their arrogance, cunning, and greed were so intense they were almost tangible.
Just as they had anticipated, things went their way at first. The protagonist group stood out conspicuously among the ordinary people, who were screaming and pale with fright at the sudden collapse of order. In contrast, the group remained calm and composed, handling everything with ease.
Soon, people approached them, hoping they could help deal with these sudden, inexplicable emergencies.
Having anticipated this, the group readily agreed, then proceeded to make a series of outrageous demands.
Desperate to stabilize the situation quickly, the people who had approached them gritted their teeth and agreed. The protagonist group didn't disappoint and did prove somewhat useful at first.
However, they soon realized the matter wasn't that simple. The disastrous consequences of society's collapse were far beyond what a few people could reverse.
