Domain City

The council chamber on King Kong Island was abuzz with discussion among the guild's top brass regarding recent developments.

"Boss, the prices on the mainland are skyrocketing, and our procurement plan can only achieve a maximum of 50% completion." 

Seated nonchalantly at the head of the table, I_Love_Black_Stockings, with her legs crossed, furrowed her brow. "Only half? Have you inquired about other islands and archipelagos aside from the mainland and the Western Continent?"

"We've checked everywhere, but it's no use. The news of demon invasions has had a significant impact. Everyone is on edge. Not only are the indigenous human nations and the Elven Empire affected, even places like the Silver Islands have tightened their resource exports. Most critical resources are now under strict control."

The guild's executives sighed collectively. "If we hadn't procured a batch of resources earlier, we might not even achieve half of our plans now."