"...Sealed off?"
Hearing Supervisor Cornelius, Jinjie widened her eyes in surprise.
The middle-aged red-haired Child of the Moon kept his hands behind his back. Even toward a Blood Slave, he still maintained the bare minimum of courtesy.
He looked down at Jinjie and replied calmly, "We suspect that anti-Child of the Moon elements have infiltrated Crescent Moon Manor. We're currently conducting an intensive search. The private rooms and main entrance have already been sealed off. Leaving now could get you attacked if you're alone, so please wait in the hall for a while."
"How long do we have to wait?"
The female Child of the Moon beside Jinjie was also very displeased. "I already paid. You aren't suddenly going to go back on your word, are you?"
"Please don't be anxious. The matter is already being handled."
Supervisor Cornelius remained completely composed and replied calmly and politely, "The little thieves who attacked our guests will soon be apprehended by our security personnel. We're sorry for the trouble we've caused all our esteemed guests tonight. Once the restrictions are lifted, we'll give each of you a gift voucher.
"You may continue enjoying yourselves in the hall for a while. We've already called the Blood Slaves back down. From now until the restrictions are lifted, all purchases are free—including, of course, if you damage anything, you'll still have to compensate us according to its value. So please be gentle."
"I have her. That's enough for me."
The woman muttered as she pulled Jinjie closer to her side.
But after hesitating for a moment, she still spoke up. "Then bring us another bottle of wine."
Supervisor Cornelius nodded slightly and bowed. "Please rest for a moment. It'll be here shortly."
She found a place to sit with Jinjie. Watching the Children of the