James and Lily continued their search for the source of the dark magic, following the trail of clues that had led them to the old man's cabin. They spent several days scouring the area for any signs of the cult's hideout, but their efforts proved fruitless.
Just as they were about to give up, they received a surprise visit from one of the dragon council members, who brought disturbing news. It turned out that one of the council's most trusted members had been secretly working with the dark magic users all along.
The council member, a powerful dragon by the name of Dracus, had apparently been lured to the dark side by promises of even greater power and influence than he already possessed. He had been feeding information to the cult about the council's activities and plans, giving them a significant advantage in their ongoing battle.
The news hit James and Lily hard. They had put their trust in the council, believing that they were working together towards a common goal. Now, they realized that the enemy was much closer than they had ever imagined.
Determined to uncover the full extent of Dracus's treachery, James and Lily set out to gather evidence against him. They searched the council's archives and consulted with other members, trying to piece together the details of Dracus's dealings with the dark magic users.
Their efforts paid off when they finally discovered a hidden document that contained evidence of Dracus's betrayal. Armed with this information, they confronted him in a tense showdown that would determine the fate of the dragon council and the battle against the dark magic users.
To be continued.