That night, Charlotte arrived at Arcade Street in the Bols District.
The relatively short street took its name from the countless arcades connecting the houses on either side. Pedestrians could shelter beneath them when it rained, and workers transporting raw materials and finished silk between districts could use these public facilities to keep their precious cargo dry.
Similar covered walkways spread throughout Suhit City, reflecting the way the city was built and operated around its pillar industry.
Fortunately, the sky was clear that night, without a single drop of rain. The nearly full Crimson Moon hung high overhead, its crimson light interlacing with the dim lamplight beneath the arcades to cast neat squares of shadow across the street.
Having frequently wandered the streets of the Bols District and Lower Korus District after nightfall lately, Charlotte had become extremely familiar with the roads in this area. The feeling that she could control everything simply by being within it was growing increasingly distinct.
She knew this meant her "jurisdiction" was playing an increasingly significant role, and she had experienced the advantages this ability offered most clearly during her fight with the Sequence 7 Psychiatrist, Gervais.
Of course, Roselle's gun was important too... she added inwardly, before returning her thoughts to the question she had been considering repeatedly of late.
How should she act as a true Sheriff? Based on Charlotte's experience at Sequence 9, the potion's name provided the direction for acting. An Arbiter had to mediate conflicts and make both parties accept the outcome. A Sheriff probably needed to go a step further, shifting from passively resolving disputes to actively maintaining order within her jurisdiction. Handling disputes during the day, patrolling the streets at night, and reducing the local crime rate should all meet the requirements.
However, judging by how greatly