*** Darucia Central ***
In a large hall shaped like a lollipop known as the council center, sat five people at the round table placed at the center of the widest area of the hall.
The thinnest part served as a long walkway from the entrance until the widest part where the table was located.
The hall was dimly lit from within, no light came in from the outside as thick, purple curtains were draped all over the wall, blocking even the smallest of rays from penetrating.
The five people remained quiet, no one even as much as moved slightly in their seat.
After some time, the one at the head of the table raised his head and slightly straightened his back. However, even with his head up, the black hood he wore effectively covered half of his face, hiding his eyes from view.
The moment he
