Thus, the Elders' Council commenced under the blessing of the ceremony.
Five Elders appeared within this illusory scene. As the old woman narrated, the other four Elders couldn't help but display differing attitudes.
"HISS! This young man is indeed terrifying!"
"What an arrogant fellow!"
"Does the Empire have such a person among its Earls?"
"I have never heard of this person."
The old woman knew the other Elders were somewhat hesitant to confront her directly, but now was not the time for such considerations.
"This incident was due to my rashness. I take full responsibility, and after it is resolved, I shall resign from the Elders' Council."
Her words were tantamount to shouldering all the blame and offering her resignation.
"We should first address the situations he has raised: the matter of Tamara's past, the issue with Hamlet and the evil cult, the so-called truth of the world he speaks of, and whether or not to hand the person over to him."
