"However, we do not know the identities of these Elders. Our rank in the city hierarchy is too low to be privy to such names. But we are certain of the arrangement.
Our families were brought here one hundred years ago, just like many other hidden cities scattered across this planet. Our primary objective has always been to dig into the mountain you see behind our city and extract a specific resource."
"What resource?" Hye's eyes shone with a predatory brilliance. This was the missing link. The mystery of the Elders aligned perfectly with Moth's warning, but this specific mining operation was something Moth had never mentioned. Most likely, no one on the Grand Elder's side even knew of its existence.
Hye realised that this was the true heart of the conspiracy. Understanding exactly what material the Toranks were willing to pay such a massive price for—risking a war with the Hescos to obtain—would provide the ultimate clue to their long-term endgame.
