After the rest, Ebote and his companions were taken to the central meeting hall of Giralda City. This magnificent building is made of pure white marble, with a towering dome inlaid with stained glass, which casts brilliant light and shadow under the sunlight.
The interior of the conference hall is spacious and bright. The circular conference table is surrounded by a huge crystal ball. The crystal ball emits soft blue light, adding a sense of mystery to the entire space. The elders of the council were already seated, and their eyes were all directed at Ebert and his party who had just entered the hall.
Abbott took a deep breath and stood in front of the conference table. He began to report the mission in detail, from the difficulties they encountered, to the new abilities they unexpectedly acquired, to the final fierce battle with the Dark Legion, and presented everything to the parliament in detail.
The expressions on the council members' expressions grew complicated as Ebot mentioned the new abilities they had demonstrated during their mission. Some looked surprised, some frowned, and some exchanged meaningful looks.
"You mean," an older female congressman said, with a tremor in her voice, "that you suddenly gained unprecedented power during the mission? Ebert, you can use that mysterious statue to manipulate time. ?Saraswati's healing ability has been greatly improved?"
Ebert nodded, "Yes, sir. These abilities come suddenly, but they help us a lot in critical moments."
The council members exchanged glances again, and this time Ebert could clearly see the concern in their eyes. A white-haired elder slowly stood up, his eyes swept over everyone present, and finally stopped on Ebert.
"Young man," his voice was low and serious, "the abilities you have displayed, although they helped you get through the difficulties at the time, may also bring unforeseen consequences. We must treat this matter with caution."
Ebert felt a little uneasy, "Sir, you mean... these abilities may be dangerous?"
The elder did not answer directly, but turned to other council members, "We need to conduct more in-depth research and discussion. This sudden power is likely to be related to ancient prophecies."
Hearing the word "ancient prophecy," Ebert noticed Saraswati's body trembled slightly. He recalled that Saraswati had once mentioned some ancient legends about her people, but had not discussed them in depth at the time.
At this moment, Akash, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "Adults, I think we should tell them the truth. They have the right to know what happened to them."
Akash's words caused a commotion, and the members of the council whispered to each other and discussed something in a low voice. Ebote looked at Akash in surprise. He had never seen the usually calm captain so excited.
"Captain Akash," another elder said sternly, "this is not your decision. We must consider the greater good."
Akash clenched his fists, but ultimately chose to remain silent. Ebert noticed a flash of pain and struggle in his eyes, which deepened the doubts in his heart.
"Ebert," the elder presiding over the meeting spoke again, "We are very grateful to you for completing this difficult mission. Your courage and dedication are worthy of praise. But regarding your newly acquired abilities, we need more time to evaluate and research. During this period, I hope you can keep a low profile and not use these abilities at will."
Ebert nodded. Although he was full of questions, he knew that now was not the time to ask further questions. "I understand, my lord. We will obey the Council's orders."
After the meeting, Ebert and his companions walked out of the chamber. The sun is still shining brightly, and people are coming and going on the streets of Jiluoduo City, which is a peaceful scene. But Ebert's heart was filled with all sorts of emotions.
"Do you feel that the council is hiding something?" Ebert asked in a low voice.
Saraswati nodded, "I feel the same way. Moreover, I always feel that the 'ancient prophecy' has some connection with the legend of my people."
"And Akash," Ebert said with a frown, "his behavior is too abnormal. He seems to know something, but he can't say it."
At this moment, Ebert noticed that around the corner not far away, Akash was talking to a figure. Although the figure had his back to them, Ebert still recognized it as the mother of the Son of Light, Lila. The two seemed to be having a serious conversation, Akash's expression was solemn, while Lila kept shaking her head.
"It seems," Ebert said softly, "the answers we got are far fewer than the questions we asked. But no matter what, we must remain vigilant. I have a hunch that greater challenges are still waiting for us."