However he knew they wouldn't make mention of his grandmother, however he noted the way the others nodded in agreement, their masked faces adding an ominous weight to the master's words.
The old master continued, his tone growing darker.
"You may have heard whispers of the impending conflict in our neighboring country. That war is not a coincidence. It is something we orchestrated, something we made possible through carefully placed influence. That war will make us unimaginably rich because our companies are poised to provide the resources and services that will be needed. The destruction will line our pockets."
Still Ethan didn't react, though his mind churned. The scope of their power was both impressive and deeply unsettling knowing innocent people would lose their life's because of some greedy old bastards.
At that moment the old master leaned forward slightly.
