Capítulo 679: Preparation For The Inevitable

Tension

Tense silence filled the room, causing even me to feel a little—no, quite a good amount of—discomfort.

I was standing in front of an audience whose trust I had most likely lost, after all.

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"I want to officially congratulate everyone for a job well done."

We were currently in the large plains just outside our base. I chose this spot because of how free the area was.

Unfortunately, it did nothing to relieve the tension that was already built up.

A day had passed since Aloe awoke from her comatose state, and she was perfectly sound at the moment. She—as well as everyone else—was seated on the plain, staring at me as I made my address.

Edward, Ana, Beruel, Ivan, Jerry, Ciara, Aloe, Asa, Maro, Neron, Serah; my allies awaited my voice... and I had to deliver.

"We currently have thirteen Arcanas in our possession. One is with Jane Ursula, one is with Elrich Lenderwale, and the others are divided among you. And as it currently stands, we have the superior number."