[Ray point of view]

Worries, anxieties, all these boiling negativity mix together creating sense of unrest that swept through all those whom gather here, but amidst all that, the sight of those five at the stage quell those emotions down the drain. It isn't at the same level like that of the princess, where with her confidence eye, unwavering confidence and admirable leadership, where she can turn even the most unsettling emotions of her subject into that of a motivation and thus, together bringing the desire and best outcomes for all. Princess Diana is on a whole other level, but these fives (Sir Crow, Ex Marquis and adventure guild master Ram with his wife who is the ex adventure merchant guild master Gizzere, Mr Claude and Filvisar) who the public trust, almost bring the same effect

(Right now, the current merchant guild master, Ram and Gizzere's son is trying his best to handle the situation with the merchants and nobles, as to keep the internal economy afloat, so that's why he ask his mother, the former guild master to come for his stead) [Ray]

As the ex guild master step forward and clear up his throat, he begin briefing them all regarding the situation, and

"I'm sure you're all aware of how dire the situation is. The princess and her convoy, together with the heroes are currently elsewhere, most of the powerful knights and adventures are trying their best to breakthrough this mysterious barrier from outside, and even worse, King Estel's own castle been blocked by that very same barrier... To make matter worse, some of the nobles and merchants start to take advantage of this situation for their own profit and benefit. Plus, we aren't even sure who started all this" [Ram]

We do, but ex guild master decided not to mention the real culprit as it might make the situation even worse. A decision that make us all whom know the truth nod slightly. Should they know the first prince is the one behind all of this, then it would likely create a disbelief for the good royal like King Estel Princess Diana and Prince Zaidi, or worse, it could turn into a political turmoil between those supporting The First Prince vs Princess Diana

"For now, what we need to know is the situation of each household. What you got or what you're lacking of. This is a matter of survival, as our country are basically cut off from the outside world. Those who got extra flour, share it with other, and those who got extra meat, share it with the less fortunate. We will do this with the assumption that this situation will remain unchanged for one month" [Ram]

"Hold your horses!"

"ONE MONTH!"

"We come here for solutions! Not for rationing!"

Some words of discomfort started to spring up, and just when the ex guild master wanted to give his reasoning

"If you can't do that now, then I'm afraid you won't even have what it take to survive during the Fallen God awakening" [Filvisar]

"!" [All]

The old elven hero, Mr Filvisar word silent them all, as they start pondering, will the fallen god awakening really be far worse than the current situation

"While the young heroes are out there, struggling to fight thousands upon thousands of devils, we will basically be stuck here for god know how long. That's the time, where not only some of you will die of starvation, but also because of selfishness. Neighbors started to accuse of other stealing their goods, or thievery rate for survival increases. I can tell you more and more about it as the country will willingly shut down their own access to dungeon as to not let the devil, as to not let even a single devil enter" [Filvisar]

"..." [Claude]

Mr Filvisar eye, it's the eye of those veterans, telling the youngsters about his horrifying experience, and Mr Claude's eye is that of a survivor, unpleasant eyes that try to forget what happen during the turmoil period

"Which is why now is the best time to unite. Listen here, while this situation is an unpleasant one, we can still overcome it" [Ram]

"True. For now, what we need more than food and drink is the corporation from all side to get out from this mess as soon as possible. Of course, we are not going to just sit here and wait for some miracle to happen, instead, we ourselves have come up with a few plan going forward" [Crow]

That is fast. I wonder what the five of them discuss while all of us start gathering people towards the Diana's hall

"For now, just like what my husband said, we need all of you to start rationing with eachother. Of course, some of the noble houses and the merchant guild will help. Not only that, to keep the business floating, we will make a strict guidelines for the benefit of all, otherwise, some merchant will definitely take advantage and increase their prices by multiple folds. Though that being said, expect some bumpy road from your side as well" [Gizzere]

The unrestness started to fade away. As their eyes started to see where this is going, thw the explanation is kept short but pack

"While we will center our base of operations around here, do remember that you can also relay any information at the orphanage, the adventure and merchant guilds or any guard post. For now, I want every head of the family or those representing few section of houses to come and meet me" [Gizzere]

"As for adventures, knights and the alike, let us discuss this further" [Ram]

With that, the gathering dismissed.

"I'm worried about Mile and Blanc. I will fly to our house first, fetch them up and let them stay with the orphans, so can you please keep note for me as well. I'll leave representing the Valkyrie to one of the junior here" [Mile]

"I will" [Ray]

Mile take her pegasus and fly toward our house.

As for me, alongside other adventures, knights, guards, the hidden vampires guard of Princess Diana, and other Junior Valkyries start to gather for some briefing