As his eyes scanned the words, his expression grew more serious. He raised his hand, signalling the end of the current discussion.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please excuse me for a moment," Wand-Magus Alaric said, rising from his seat. "I must attend to urgent matters. This meeting is adjourned until further notice."
The business families exchanged puzzled glances but complied, exiting the chamber quietly. As the last of them left, Alaric turned to the apprentice.
"Send emergency notice and Summon all the Supreme Mages for an emergency meeting," he commanded. "Hurry."
The apprentice bowed and hurried away. Alaric moved to a side room, a smaller but equally ornate chamber reserved for the Supreme Council's private meetings. The close allies of Wand Magus arrivedearly, each entering with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
Especially, the Supreme Serpent magus, Supreme Saber magus, Supreme Guqin magus. The three gathered around.
