Duanmu Huai sized up the man before him, whose spirit was haggard, face sallow and thin, with a perpetually furrowed brow that would not unfurl. Upon seeing this, Duanmu Huai let out a cold snort and spoke.
"It seems the issue with Locke Town isn't as simple as just stillbirths."
"......…"
The mayor trembled at the sound of Duanmu Huai's words, but before he could open his mouth to respond, Duanmu Huai had already turned to the two individuals perched on his shoulder.
"Ogis, Gavi."
"Present."
"What is it?"
"From now on, I want you to seal off all the entrances and exits of the town. Anyone who tries to leave, no matter their reasoning, is to be executed without discussion until the Tribunal's investigation is complete. No one is permitted to leave!"
"Understood."
"Got it."
As the sound of his voice faded, the two girls vanished in a flash. Hearing Duanmu Huai's command, the mayor was astonished and looked at Duanmu Huai with surprise.
"Wait, this...…"