Chapter 188: Balanced

"That light was a witch," Andreas spoke with a deep, resonant drama that Graeme was sure he had practiced.

It hit just right, as the audible gasps from council members in the room indicated.

"They light up like that?"

"How?"

"Why did it go out?"

"Are there any near us?"

Questions were humming, the council members curiosities truly piqued now as to what mysteries this map could reveal. Graeme questioned whether he should have just ripped the servers to shreds without telling anyone. The tide of energy seemed to have turned to benefit the elders at the moment.

"This is why I wanted you all aware of it and why we must have a formal meeting with all of the details revolving around the map project. It has been going on in the shadows, and the elders have much to answer for," Graeme's voice rose, ushering the voices of all the others into silence.