First Strike (Part 1)

"Now, for the real deal." Inxialot had pressed Raagu's rune which had blinked for several seconds. Only when the human representative was certain that the gods had ignored her plea and that it wasn't a butt call had she answered.

"What do you want, asshole? I'm busy."

"Oh, dear." Inxialot had hung up the call in shock, realizing that he had work to do and for once, not in the lab.

'The good thing about having such a terrible reputation is that it doesn't take much to make it better.' He thought while studying Elina's reaction along with that of the other Council representatives.

"I'm okay with the plan." Lith's face was twisted to the point that he seemed to be puking each word. "Yet I demand Royal Guards, Council elders, and at least three emergency Warps available at all times.