Since Marcus Monroe and his group had already arrived in Southreach, and for the express purpose of dealing with the Vortex, the city's inhabitants could not refuse them—not even Maisie Joyce.
But at this stage, Maisie Joyce couldn't possibly refuse them.
In fact, she couldn't have asked for more!
Everyone knew where they stood.
For the time being, their goals were aligned.
Whether for the sake of Southreach or Bloodfall United City, this Vortex had to be dealt with.
Seeing Paige Summers again, a flash of shame flickered in Maisie Joyce's eyes.
However, it was gone in an instant.
One look at the group that had arrived today and she understood. Bloodfall wasn't planning to take advantage of the crisis; she had been the one with a petty mind.
