The High Elder retrieved his communication jade slip and contacted the administrators of the two remaining subdivisions.
The first connection was established almost immediately. "High Elder! What is happening at the main compound? We've received reports that the Wild Peak has attacked the facilities!"
The High Elder closed his eyes briefly. "The reports are accurate."
"What!?"
"Listen carefully. The Law Division has initiated a major investigation into the Vault Division's Inner Council. All personnel at your subdivision are to surrender their administrative authority and cooperate with the officials arriving shortly."
The administrator sounded horrified. "High Elder, surely we cannot simply surrender the Vault Division's facilities!"
The High Elder's expression darkened. "You have two choices."
The administrator fell silent.
"First, you may submit peacefully to the Law Division, surrender the relevant records, and cooperate with the investigation."
"And the second?"
