[AN: I made some changes to the second half of the previous chapter. For the best reading experience, please reread the last chapter before continuing with this one.]
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Date: Unspecified
Time: Unspecified
Location: Myriad Realms, Card World, Five Regions, Southern Region, Blossom District, Sky Blossom City, TSR Tower, Guild Meeting Hall
"With that settled, let us resume the assembly without any further interruptions."
Having made the announcement, Lorn returned to her seat as though nothing unusual had happened, allowing the meeting to continue.
Border City Lord Tess Malvin seized the opportunity. She rose from her seat and addressed their young ruler with the question that had been weighing on the minds of nearly every leader in the hall.
