The first six attempts were aimed at Heather Sage and her children.
This time, however, they targeted Braydon Neal himself, clearly crossing the Fifth Divine Palace's red line.
In a hushed tone, the Second Elder remarked, "King Braydon of Hansworth is heir to the Great Hansworth Seal. Just fifteen minutes ago, the old leader of Hansworth confronted the Great Elder, demanding an explanation for the Fifth Divine Palace's actions over the years. The Great Elder found himself at a loss for words, unable to justify our activities."
"Second Elder, while Hansworth may pose a formidable force and its old leader may inspire fear, we of the Fifth Divine Palace have no reason to cower, do we?"
The fair-skinned Seventh Elder rose, his dissatisfaction evident in his tone.
The Fifth Divine Palace boasted a long history and housed an array of formidable experts.
