The Reunion (part 06)

Elora's point of view:

"And why did you do that?" Asked the heir to the kingdom of Avalon.

"Oh, that's simple" I said, keeping a neutral expression. "As you can imagine, none of our actions are in vain, in forging these documents we have a simple objective in view: to get them into action!"

Some looks were still confused while others seemed to have understood what I was getting at, so I continued. "By taking them into action, we can find out how internal decision-making works at these points and how information gets to the upper layers, going back to the map, all these points that have been mapped are just branches of the organization and not its main strengths. "

"And do you already have any idea where your main control point is?" Asked someone.

"We have our assumptions, however, it is not yet time to reveal this information" I replied simply, ignoring his question.

"What about the second part of the plan?" asked Emperor Aran.

"Well, the second phase has actually started, this is also why we invite you all here, what better opportunity than this to talk and get to know each other better?" I replied with a smile.

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We continued our conversation in the meeting room for a few more hours and after all the arrangements were made, we all went back to the main hall and enjoyed the feast.

The atmosphere was friendly despite initial displeasures and everyone happily enjoyed the good food and drink.

"Attention" At this point, everyone turned to my mother who was in the hostess position as she broke into a beautiful smile and started. "Seizing the occasion, I would like to offer a toast to everyone present for their patience and collaboration in addition to making a formal invitation"

She paused keeping the suspense and everyone seemed curious about the reason for the invitation.

"As everyone already knows, Elora, my only daughter, will inherit the position of next Matriarch of the Aires Family soon, as soon as she reaches the age of majority we will perform the rite of passage by which all our members are subjected from the first generation, event that marks both a witch's coming of age and her official entry into our community"

"In the case of the heirs, this event in addition to the meanings presented before, is also when the next heiress will officially rise to her position and receive the mantle of her predecessor"

"Therefore, I would like to invite everyone present here to the coming-of-age ritual, I guarantee that you will all appreciate and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience"

Finishing her speech, she lightly lifted the goblet she was holding in her hand as she said. "A Toast to the Five Realms"

And then everyone else followed with the same gesture as they raised their glasses and echoed together. "To the Five Realms"

"For the Five Realms" I said together with the others and completed it internally. "And may our alliance be a success"