The portal behind Joseph and his team shimmered before sealing shut, leaving them standing in the bustling heart of Toyohashi Planet City. A wave of noise and unrest greeted them as they surveyed the scene—a protest in full swing. The city square thronged with people voicing their frustrations about the ongoing struggles plaguing their world.
At the center of the crowd stood the City Lord, his voice rising above the angry murmur. He gestured with measured authority, attempting to soothe the mob. "We are working tirelessly to resolve this crisis. I ask for your patience," he urged.
Joseph and his team remained unnoticed amidst the chaos, their arrival obscured by the density of the crowd and the incessant flow of traffic through the city’s main streets.