The elders exited Elder Alfred's mansion and dispersed.
Most of them returned home to summon the nobles in their alliance to make a move, while others chose to visit their noble allies right away.
Despite Elder Alfred's decision and the lack of voiced objections, not all elders planned to follow him.
Those hoping for a change devised a plan to kidnap Riona. By pretending to save her from her aggressor, they aimed to make the Blood Moon child feel indebted to them, ensuring her support for their cause.
Elder Alfred, however, thought everyone was on the same page as he didn't see any benefit in allowing the Blood Moon child to run rampant.
He was old-fashioned and a staunch preserver of tradition. He valued the history and stability of the system. The system had endured for a reason, and it must be something worth maintaining.
Elder Alfred summoned the nobles in his alliance to his manor.
