GABRIELLA'S POV
"Well, the thing is, after the meeting, the elders came to a conclusion," Margret began, her voice filled with an air of anticipation. "And after a few chants, they have an important request for you and Nicklaus."
My heart skipped a beat, then another, and before I knew it, it was racing at an alarming pace. What could the elders possibly request from us in return for accepting our proposal of conducting thorough research? My mind raced through various possibilities, each one more daunting than the last.
"Margret, what did they request?" I blurted out, my voice trembling with a mix of anxiety and urgency. "What's their demand? Can we fulfill it?"
Margret tried to calm me down, her voice soothing yet hesitant. "Relax, Gabriella. You're overthinking the whole thing."
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