Three days had passed since Ryan appeared in the village of Sunset, and his absence was making a significant difference to diplomatic relations between the guild and the clans. Even without the strength of their leader, the Whitemane family continued to be able to impose their wishes and negotiate commercially in the cities of Lacaster and Neodrazzil.
A letter arrived at the special dormitory for Ranks S. Coming through the door, it caught Luna's eye and she picked it up and opened it. Opening her eyes wide, she looked at Sylvanna, who was sitting on the sofa reading a book.
"It's the master's orders... He wants the portal research to stop for the time being."