"How is this possible?!" someone shouted from the crowd.
Murmurs spread quickly, voices rising as unrest began to ripple through the assembly. A few openly questioned the Alliance competency, others voiced their concern more cautiously, but the tension was unmistakable.
Then—
Dunadan's gaze swept across the hall.
The effect was immediate.
Silence.
Azier continued.
"The first objective is containment."
His voice remained steady, cutting cleanly through the lingering tension.
"Temporary portal restrictions will be enforced across the sector. Additional inspections will be required for all incoming refugees and travelers, whether through portals or by ship."
He paused briefly, allowing the weight of the directive to settle.
"It is strongly advised that anyone who has arrived within the last one to two weeks undergo screening as well. Extra caution is necessary to prevent a large-scale outbreak, full lockdown might be needed."
