บท 184: Volume 4 - Prologue

In a hidden place, in a dark room, five of the six devices began to light themselves as the holders of their keys prepared to meet.

The room had a single occupant, and each of those meeting today was likewise alone in their respective sanctums.

Five of the six showed robed figures, each with a white mask, marked with elements, and each was distorted to appear equal in height.

"Where is Lictor?" one spoke, their mask marked with the symbol of Stone. Their voice was distorted as well, carefully degendered by the complex magics that enabled them all to meet from far away.

"Lictor has yet to report, Praetor," replied the one marked for Fire. "I understand their city was likewise targeted for a siege, but unlike Aedile's, Lictor's was the true target, at least if Maledict's presence was any indication."