The Council of Systems

The hall where the Council of Systems convened wasn’t a grand chamber of marble or crystal like the tales had suggested, but something altogether more primal. It felt as if the space had been carved from the heart of a mountain, with rock walls etched in arcane glyphs and overlaid with pulsing, faintly glowing technological interfaces. Magic and tech seemed to hum in unison here, blending seamlessly in the rugged yet powerful architecture.

As Biodun took his first step inside, the familiar chime echoed in his mind.

“Gssmzzz! Task Initiated: Participate in the Council's deliberations.”

This was not a summons extended to just anyone, and he knew his presence here would be a curiosity—and likely a source of skepticism. He would need every ounce of his resolve and tact to make a case for his coalition and, more importantly, for the preservation of the artifact.