"Everyone, we are facing a major challenge."
Raising a hand to rub his brow slightly, the Respected Leader swept his gaze over the silent crowd seated around him and spoke in a low voice.
"More than half of our arrangements in the Gloria Empire have failed. This is bad news, but it is by no means the end. The prophet team led by Lord Gray Mist has already made some new discoveries."
"Before Lord Gray Mist speaks, does anyone have anything to report?"
Hearing the Respected Leader's words, the many Black Robed Men glanced at one another, but no one spoke for a moment.
The shocking upheaval at the Fallen Star Remains had directly affected the Yar Continent's situation for decades to come. More than a third of the continent's ninth-ranks had perished in that explosion.
Even if they could revive in the future, it would take a long time for them to regain the full strength of a ninth-rank.
At the time, the three ninth-ranks from the Door in the Pupil had also gone to explore the Fallen Star Remains under their public identities, seeking opportunities, only to be caught directly in the blast.
The one fortunate thing was that, aside from the unlucky Dark Abyss, the other two ninth-ranks had successfully escaped before the explosion at a certain cost.
Even so, the two ninth-ranks would need time to recuperate and would be unable to fight opponents of the same rank anytime soon.
This made the Door in the Pupil's already difficult situation, after being targeted by the Truth Society, even worse.
Furthermore, because of the Empire's sudden, high-pressure investigation, nearly all of their previous plans had been disrupted. This was an extremely heavy blow to them.
"Then I have some information to share with everyone."
Seeing that everyone