The inside of the Association was quiet.
Most counters were closed. The magic boards showed a red banner: [EMERGENCY—PUBLIC ACCESS SUSPENDED]. A few guards stood near the stairs.
Logan frowned, not expecting the place to look like this. So did Gabriel, though his emotions were perfectly masked.
The receptionist looked up as they entered.
"Sorry, we're closed due to an emergency. If you came for Awakening, please go to any church in the Capital. They're still open—"
Gabriel removed his mask before she could finish speaking. He didn't say anything.
The receptionist froze when she saw his face—the face of one of the most popular and influential figures in the entire Valerian Kingdom.
She swallowed hard. "Y-you're…"
"Call Vice President Sebas," Gabriel said calmly. "Tell him Gabriel Reyes is here. We only need a room for a quick Awakening. Five minutes. We won't interfere with your emergency."
The receptionist nodded rapidly, stuttering. "Y-yes, right away!"
