He forced himself to focus on his goals. When he succeeded, he’d make sure no one questioned his actions as a savior of Kaighal. And if he failed… adding one more transgression to the grand betrayal he was about to commit would matter little.
Once he climbed the last flight of stairs leading to the meeting chamber, he slowed down. All the members of the council should have already gathered, but he had to put together a plan in case some were running late. He couldn’t reveal too much about the device until everyone arrived.
Perhaps he didn’t have to. It should be understandable that he wanted to wait for all the members to be present before he proceeded with any explanations.
Two guards stood by the door to the chamber, and Ervan stopped before entering. “Have all the council members arr
