Thirty or so minutes later, the portal opened for the Primers, and they began walking in one by one.
Because of his massive frame, Dmitri drew attention from the crowd. Those who recognized him were surprised to see him there. He was a well-known Primer. Most Primers with the ability to enter Yellow-ranked Fissures and above were basically celebrities. Still, their fame varied—some Yellow Primers were barely known, while others had popularity that rivaled higher ranks.
Not every strong Primer was famous, but Dmitri was widely recognized—not just for his strength or towering size, but for the organization he created.
Dmitri ran a gang with a degree of influence in the city. This fact was mostly known among Primers and a few others, often dismissed as rumors—but most believed it was true. And even if it was true, the city didn't seem to be doing anything about it. That made people theorize all kinds of reasons.
