The Ancestral Elders were still surprised that Grand Elder Dread Crown had asked the boy to introduce himself.
They all knew he possessed the Seed of Pride. During meetings like this, he usually let the others speak. Even a promising recruit seldom received more than a passing glance from him.
Yet he had interrupted Enigma to address Blackmoon himself, without the slightest disdain.
Ancestral Elder Bone Prophet looked toward the higher seat. He wasn't the only one.
Grand Elder Dread Crown noticed their attention.
"The boy has it."
Ancestral Elder White Death's brows drew together. Then her eyes widened, and she turned back toward Simon.
The others understood a moment later.
"He has it?" Ancestral Elder Black Mountain asked.
Grand Elder Dread Crown gave a slight nod.
Before anyone could question him further, Grand Elder Golden Tyrant spoke.
"He has mine as well."
"And mine," Grand Elder Red Calamity added.
Ancestral Elder Bone Prophet's fingers tightened around his book.
