Brief Discussion

"Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Consul Notera," Rui's tone was formal. "It's good to be able to speak with you directly rather than through intermediaries."

In a large and extravagant stateroom, Rui found himself sitting opposite Consul Notera, guarded by Sage Kyria herself.

"Ah, that is where you are mistaken, esteemed Dawnbringer," Consul Notera smiled at him. "It is I who is the intermediary."

His eyes narrowed at her words.

The consul, one of the two leaders of the Nest of Terra, was the intermediary.

"Those are eerie words, Consul."

"It is the truth." Her smile was sincere, betraying no hint of arrogance. "Since you have already deduced our ultimate objective, I'm sure you understand."