A heavy silence settled over the room as Princess Elize's gaze swept over each of her siblings once more.
"But I don't think city-wide bounty will be enough," she continued. "We'll need backup forces from the Emperor Academy."
Her words sparked a low wave of murmurs. The Emperor Academy housed some of the most powerful ascendants, skilled in ways that few could match.
If they could bring in even a few of the Academy's elite members, they'd have a far better chance of rooting out the attackers quickly.
But the Academy's help wasn't easily secured; their power came at a high price, one that would require significant rewards.
"If only the Holy Scion were here," Elize mused, almost to herself. "With his strength, this entire mess would be over in a heartbeat."
The murmurs grew louder, but they were soon interrupted by Alex's voice. "Actually, I know of someone who could reach the Holy Scion."
