It's time the events of forty years ago were brought to light. You can't hide the truth forever!
At his words, the Great Elder and the others each found a seat, their eyes fixed in unison on Elder Grant.
Elder Grant swept his gaze over the people in the secret chamber and began to speak slowly. "Forty years ago, I was out traveling. On my way back, I was ambushed and pursued by a mysterious force. They chased me relentlessly for nearly half a month, eventually cornering me at a cliff. By that point, I was completely exhausted, my Inner Strength nearly depleted. In that moment, I was resolved to take those Black Robes down with me."
Seraphina Ashworth latched onto Elder Grant's words—"Black Robes." She couldn't help but think of the mysterious Black Robes she had encountered before. 'Are they part of the same organization?'
At this thought, Seraphina Ashworth's heart sank, but she did not interrupt Elder Grant, continuing to listen in silence.
