Fiona knew that no one disliked power. The open and covert struggles within the Round Table Conference had never ceased. The twelve councilors had formed factions, with clear divisions between the North and South. Each faction had its own small leader, guiding their group in these tense political games.
Most of the South faction supported Fiona, but the North faction posed a different challenge. A new organization called "Nirvana" had suddenly emerged under the North faction's influence, causing her many sleepless nights. The newly appointed leader of the North faction had yet to make an appearance at any meeting, but his reputation was already well known. He was rumored to be highly capable, building relationships by spending money liberally. The fact that he didn't attend the meeting today only added to her frustration.
