Our meeting came to an end. We were ecstatic, but we still had a lot of work to do, although we could now pass on the good news to the rest of the players. Although for the level that my cores had reached, it was a minor issue, it would be a great advance for many players, and when we achieved advancement to the next circle, the effective power of humans would grow exponentially.
The Vertrans demonstrated their efficiency; although they did not have the ease that humans demonstrate in manipulating stone, their advanced construction techniques using modular technology had allowed them to build a small futuristic-looking palace in our rustic citadel. The great Elder apologized. In order to visit his rooms and rest, we first gave him the keys to a private room in the thermal baths for his full enjoyment.
Just as the Elder entered his embassy, Shiro came running to meet us. He seemed worried, as if he had just learned something worrying... Memnon accompanied him.
