Time trickled by.
The teahouse was so quiet it felt as if the air had solidified.
The hopeful glow in Daniel and Benjamin's faces began to dim little by little.
After what felt like forever, they finally heard John's voice. "I indeed know some secretive matters. I thought these wouldn't be a secret to you officials, but it seems I was overthinking. You are completely in the dark about the Godslayer Continent."
"The information players are currently capable of gathering is mostly superficial..."
The two men perked up instantly.
However, John suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
He looked at Daniel quizzically and said, "Mayor Daniel, forgive my boldness, but even as the highest official of this city, you surely do not have the authority to inquire into these matters on behalf of the officials, right?"
