There was no more time.
The hall was shut. The list was sealed.
Lucifer stood at the head of the strategy table with the final projections in front of him. Those still needed for the Strike section stood in the room or were directly channeled. The rest of the palace had all been allocated into the Defence, Recovery and Holding sections. There was nothing for anyone to be added to the third section.
"This is the lock meeting." Lucian began, his voice devoid of any emotion. "Once this hall is locked, the final list cannot be changed. No more names will be added and no names will be removed through discussion. Only through death or complete inability to stand. Anyone with any reservations raise your hands now."
No one raised their hands.
Lucian gave a single nod. He placed the list in the middle of the table.
