Amidst the voices of agreement, the vice president nodded to the group before speaking in a somber voice, "Thank you to all of you for your kind consideration. As Adam's mentor, his passing has left me with a heavy heart. We have wasted too much of the association's time and resources in order to figure out the truth, and I hope all worry about this matter ceases here. Since all of you have entrusted me to make the final decision, then I shall invite everyone to return and rest while I settle this matter myself. Thank you gentlemen for your time."
His party seemed visibly moved by his speech. After a round of consolations, the men left. As they were leaving, the vice president waved off the remaining mages as well. Once the door was shut, the only ones left behind in the cell were the vic
