A meeting of far calmer and wiser individuals.
That was the conclusion Jean arrived at while sitting within the conference hall alongside Ariana, Annabelle, Albec, Tia, Ruby, and finally...
The man they had all been waiting for.
Adrian.
Since Ariana couldn't leave the academy grounds for the time being, Adrian had instead invited the three Tower Masters directly to the institution.
Now, seated around the large table, Adrian naturally took the role of spokesperson.
Pulling away the cloth covering a small canvas board, he revealed a detailed map displaying the western edge of the continent.
A desolate region lying between human settlements and the vast ocean beyond.
The Wastelands.
"This is where they've been hiding," Adrian stated calmly while pointing toward several marked circles he had drawn earlier. "Their temporary hideouts."
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"They've been gathering forces there for... what? Nearly two months now?"
Jean nodded in confirmation.
