'I will be taking no part.'
The remaining nine elders nodded in agreement with the hydra head, glad to see that they weren't alone.
'Head Raztol, this challenge is--'
'I said, 'I will be taking no part', Wingreig,' repeated Raztol.
The hydra head took the opportunity to memorize who stood against Lunara and who hadn't, remembering the nine elders that were truly looking out for the people. Also, it was the first time that Raztol was able to find out who exactly was true to the causes they had been manifesting as elders. Of the nine elders refusing to face Lunara, three had always remained neutral among equality debate, four had favored the multi-headed people, and two had favored the current system of inequality. Despite their difference of views, however, those nine proved to be the most loyal toward the hydra race.
Woo hoo! I'm excited for this year and the grind to come! Remember, this is the penultimate arc of Achievement Junkie and in a month or two we'll likely be transitioning to Divine Beast Ascension, the second book of the Quillverse taking place on Dominus's homeworld. Thanks for making all of this possible! You. Are. Amazing. Don't forget that!