It's a system of sovereignty far older than the modern Sovereign organization we know."
Ethan frowned. "Older? You mean there's a higher power than the global council?"
"Far higher, Sir. If the Sovereign are the shadow rulers of the human world, then the Seven Realms rule the shadows themselves. They don't interfere in ordinary politics or economic affairs. They only emerge when the balance of the underworld is utterly shattered," Xander explained in a low voice, his eyes constantly glancing toward the door.
"What balance is shattered? I just got rid of a troublemaker like Maestro K," Ethan said.
"That's precisely the issue, Sir," Xander quickly responded. "Maestro K's death and the total collapse of the Black Raven clan created too significant a power vacuum on the global map. You did
