Inside the mayor's office, several officers were gathered for an important meeting.
Nearly two months had passed since the appearance of the gates, yet the mayor had never halted his efforts.
Under his leadership, the remnants of the city were steadily transforming into a functional community.
Both physical structures and governing institutions were being rebuilt, and the majority of the population had begun to align themselves with his movement.
Still, there were issues that could not be ignored.
That was why a number of appointed officials had been summoned.
"How long has it been since their numbers began to increase?" the mayor asked. He stood behind his chair at the head of the table while the others remained seated.
"Not long after the first gate," Franz replied. He was a middle-aged man with a rounded beard, the official in charge of internal security and monitoring spawn activity near the vicinity.
