Even with the door closed tightly, the sea wind still seeped in through the cracks, carrying a damp scent.
Louis stood at the main seat, and behind him was a wooden board. His gaze swept over each craftsman and technician present.
He said, "Speak directly, don't beat around the bush. If there's any difficulty, say it straight; hiding it will only harm yourselves and others.
If you don't say it now, and problems arise later, I will hold you accountable. Not for the sake of punishment, but so all responsibilities are assigned to the right people. Do you understand?"
The wooden house fell silent, and no one spoke first.
In the end, it was still Eliot, who was closest to Louis, who took the lead and said, "Lord Louis, there are strange fishmen nearby who often attack at night. Several laborers have been attacked and are miserable."
