"Another meeting in the Round Table Hall? This is the third time, I believe."
Aiwass repeated softly, unable to help but laugh, "It seems they really can't withstand the pressure."
Ligeia also felt helpless, "You're putting too much pressure on them. The atmosphere in the Round Table Hall is even more serious now than when the Irisflower People broke in."
It was already December 30, five days since Queen Isabel ascended the throne.
Queen Isabel's tour of the major cities was nearly over; today was the last day. She would be able to return to Glass Island early tomorrow morning and even catch the end of the year.
Sherlock had already written to Aiwass and his own brother, saying he would not come back for the New Year this year.
The new year for Avalon begins on January 1, and that's when the Candle Master's ceremony will be held. The officiant of the ceremony is the Holy Nation's highest-ranking bishop within Avalon, Bishop Samuel Mathers.
