In the hall of the Six-Tusk Tower, Mephisto said, "This matter must be taken seriously! I know that many of us are currently focused on the East Coast Joint Exchange Conference, and that is inevitable. After all, it's only every dozen years that we get to host the conference, and we must make it splendid.
However, while we have this in mind, there are those who seem unwilling to allow us to proceed as intended. The recent incident with the Plague Magic is an example—it was likely orchestrated by someone looking to disrupt the order of White Stone City.
The adverse effects of the Plague Magic incident are apparent, and I believe I need not remind you. Not only were there student casualties, but the incident was a disaster for the reputation of the White Stone Tower, striking a substantial blow to our standing.
