Chapter 757: Verdict of the Council Leader
The next day, the Council Hall stood restored as if the chaos of the previous day had never occurred. Cracked marble floors were repaired, shattered pillars rebuilt, and every trace of destruction erased. Yet beneath that flawless surface, tension lingered like a storm waiting to break.
All council members were already seated.
At the center of the grand stage sat Rhea, now occupying the seat of the Council Leader. Below her, arranged in a semi-circle, were six elevated seats reserved for the council elders.
After a brief silence, Salvatore rose from his seat and walked toward the center of the stage. His composed expression revealed nothing, yet his presence alone quieted the restless murmurs in the hall.
"Good morning," he began, his voice steady and clear. "I understand that all of you are unsettled after yesterday's incident. But rest assured—we have taken the necessary steps to address the situation."
