Inside the grand chambers of the Church of the Three Paragons, the Three Cardinals gathered around a large, ornate table.
Cardinal Sophia, the wise and perceptive leader, Cardinal Lucius, the charismatic and persuasive diplomat, and Cardinal Marcus, the stalwart and courageous warrior, exchanged concerned glances as they contemplated the recent turn of events.
The failure of the Thunder Emperor to retrieve the Divine Sword from Vermont Academy weighed heavily on their minds.
What was even more troubling was the fact that the Headmaster of the Vermont Academy used some sort of manipulation spell on the Thunder Emperor, making him like a puppet under his control.
The Academy had completely thwarted their plans, leaving them no closer to obtaining the powerful relic.
