457 Gathering of Elders (2/2)
At the same time, the crowd slightly calmed down by Princess Faelyn's royal aura—or perhaps it was her personal charisma that calmed them down slightly.
”I know you are all anxious regarding the fire in the forest. However, I request you all to be a little more patient. My father, the king, will surely make an announcement soon enough regarding this matter.” Faelyn said solemnly.
Some of the elves were slightly surprised.
Their Fifth Princess appeared to have become more mature after her trip from the Human Domain.
”We understand, Fifth Princess Faelyn.”
”Thank you for understanding. Please make way now. I am going to head to the outskirts to check on the situation with Prince Leon and Miss Maria here.” Princess Faelyn said to the crowd.
The group of elves shortly made a clear path for them to leave.
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Elder Tree Crown, Great Hall.
An elderly elf in a luxurious golden-white robe pushed opened the doors made of hardened vines and entered the building.
At the back of the Great Hall, there was a vine staircase leading up to another room. After making his way over and pushing open the second set of doors, he gazed into the room.
Inside sat King Erendriel, Supreme Elder Haldir, and five other Elders of the High Council.
He was the sixth elder to enter.
”Where are the other six elders?” The Sixth Elder asked.
”Still on the outskirts of the Great Forest. I have already sent out my royal guards to fetch them. They should be here soon.” King Erendriel answered calmly.
”I see.”
The Sixth Elder nodded and took his seat by the round table.
Shortly after, there was a knock on the door to the council meeting room, which everyone was seated inside.
”Come in.” King Erendriel's voice rang out clear and audibly.
A royal guard quickly came in and reported, ”Your Majesty, the general has been brought into the Great Hall for questioning.”
”Understood. Wait outside for me.” King Erendriel nodded.
”Yes, Your Majesty!”
The royal guard saluted before exiting the council meeting room as the king directed him.
One of the Elders shortly turned his head over to King Erendriel questioningly and asked, ”What is this about?”
”We will put the discussion of the Supreme Elder's gains in the Human Domain on hold for now. Let us head outside and see the general, Elders. You will all know very shortly.” King Erendriel said calmly, standing up from his seat before walking out shortly.
”Alright.”
Two Elders followed shortly.
Supreme Elder Haldir wrinkled his brows slightly in question, feeling something was off. Nevertheless, he stood up and headed out after some delay.
At the same time, the remaining four Elders of the council stood up and followed only after the Supreme Elder had done so.
It was clear whose side they leaned towards.
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