Black Market In Blackrain

Frederick sat in his private study, rubbing his forehead while groaning out in discontent at the latest record to have landed in his hands. 

Reia and Damian stood in front of Frederick, their expressions a bit awkward. 

"So he kicked everyone out of his city after its completion and announced that the formation would be on lockdown for the next few years to at least a decade?" Frederick felt an oncoming headache trying to process the situation. 

Why would he advertise the establishment of a common hubbub for solo cultivators and a black market if he were going to shut off all outsiders on the day of completion? 

Frederick's eyes widened as he cursed under his breath. 

Reia might be weak, but she was quite the clever one and she had also brought up this point to Damian on the way—both of them eventually came to one conclusion.