They all left the Golden Shrine together and walked through the temple halls to the meeting room. Rick could feel the weight of everything that had been said settling on his shoulders.
The Archon, the corruption, the two possible futures, and the need to bring the Seven Major Powers together before it was too late.
But at least now he also felt more powerful. His powers, Liora's divine protection, and the support of his partners all gave him hope that they could really succeed in this endeavor.
Rick saw that Carmilla and Natasha were already sitting at the big table when he walked into the meeting room. Fredrich stood at the head of the table with a few Academy mages behind him.
The Guildmaster Roderick was seated at the head of the table, reviewing some papers. In the center of the table, a communication crystal glowed softly, indicating Sylvia's distant presence.
"Finally," Carmilla said with relief when Rick and Liora came in. "We were getting worried."
