章 1959: Plans to expand the Council

~ Unknown location ~

Jarred was sitting in his spot at the circular table and observing the seven outlines of the other members of the Council who are sitting in the shadows.

In front of Jarred on the table is a palm-sized golden medallion that is shaped like an octagon and has a hammer made out of a single black diamond in the middle.

"Are we waiting for someone?", Jarred asked.

"It seems that Sloan won't make it.", one voice responded. "We can proceed. We are here to discuss the latest changes related to your candidate, Jarred."

Jarred leaned closer so that his face is illuminated by the light that is falling at the center of the table from above. He looked at the hexagon-shaped golden medallion with an emerald in the middle that was cut in the shape of a snake, and then he looked up, toward the shadow behind it.

"I assume Suvedini has updates.", Jarred said dryly.