Chapter 311: The Council of Sovereigns, Pt 1

The Ravens walked into the de Jardin Council Chambers, right in the heart of the palace. They were led to the center by Minister Mathilde and her assistant, where they all took seats at a number of tables.

And while they prepped themselves to speak, Eva took a good look at the space all around them.

The voluminous room was round and held a high domed ceiling, which naturally allowed voices to echo naturally and be heard, no matter who was speaking.

The Petitioning Tables sat in the very center of the room, and was surrounded by multiple rings of benches almost all the way around. Seated at those benches were dozens and dozens of the de Jardin, most of whom were attending remotely. Their holographic bodies shimmered in the light.

A number of the holographic projections flickered every now and then, which revealed just how far away they were. Or at least, how shielded their communications were.

Only a handful of seats were currently empty.