"We apologize, but the appearance of those monsters was the final straw," a woman's voice resonated through the room. Rosalind's brow furrowed as she hadn't been informed about this by Denys.
"The monsters were enormous this time, beyond what we could handle. We couldn't even save ourselves. We suffered significant losses, and our profits won't be enough to compensate the families of those who lost their lives."
A heavy sense of sadness settled over the room as Rosalind entered, her expression filled with sorrow. Denys and the others stood up, ready to offer their respects, but Rosalind gestured for them to remain seated.
"Please, take your seats. No need for such formalities," Rosalind smiled gently as she looked around the room.
