Underneath the Academy City, in the heart of the base of the city guards.
In a room, three headmasters had gathered. Selena was not there.
Blue crystals in the corners lighted the room. The walls in the room were black, made of black stone. Weapons hung on the walls.
In the room was an old wooden table and chairs. And a bed on which Alden lay, still unconscious.
"So much time passed. Where is Aether?" Draven spoke.
"Don't worry, he will come," Vennan said.
Creeak!
The door of the room opened, and Selena entered.
She looked around the room with a tired expression on her beautiful face.
"He has still not brought her back?" She asked, looking at Alden.
Vennan shook his head. "What did the Supreme Commander say?"
Selena sat on a chair and rubbed her temples. "What can he say? I reported everything. The boy killed her, but father knows the boy has no power to kill her unless she allows him.
