章 713: You asked the wrong question

In the center of a vast hall, a grand tablet was displayed, surrounded by chairs. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as numerous attendees filled the seats, their conversations creating a low hum. At the head of the table sat James, exuding an aura of composure and confidence.

Beside him, Odiak occupied the adjacent chair, his presence equally formidable.

The duo had just returned to the Forsaken Island, but Elizabeth had already departed with Ronan and Wesley, leaving Sophia to share all the information with them.

Flanking the two men were several other supreme ranks from various other races.

The ancient decor of the hall, with its soaring ceiling, provided a fitting backdrop for this momentous assembly, which had occurred in this hall many times before.

However, for the first time, everyone in the hall appeared genuinely satisfied.