By sunrise, the line outside the Guild Shop had reached the Grand Guild Hall.
Sage stood behind the counter with his arms folded and wondered which part of yesterday's announcement had convinced half the Capital's Knights that arriving before dawn would somehow create more Mana Liquid.
The Guild had released only a limited number of bottles, yet Warriors had started gathering while the Headquarters was still quiet.
Some wore the insignia of Knight Orders, others belonged to noble Houses, and more than a few were independent Warriors who looked as though they had brought every gold coin they owned.
Several merchants had appeared as well, although Irene had already informed them that standing in line wouldn't magically turn them into eligible bulk buyers.
Boren looked through the doorway at the crowd and shook his head. "You should have charged more."
Irene, standing beside the sales ledger, immediately turned toward him. "Yesterday you said the price was already high."
