633. Suggesting A Possibility 

The hall instantly fell silent. All the elders stared at their fellow elf with some confusion and admiration. To cause such tension with two Supreme Wizards sitting there was something none of them felt they could do. 

Sylvester cleared his throat and stopped Bloodrain and Soulbreaker from reacting to the tension. Then he addressed the crowd with some actual facts that he had spent so long creating, "Forgive me, but I don't remember a plague ravaging through Sol. Nor do I remember a Demon of Supreme Wizard rank expanding its darkness in the land of light—I am not here for a cure, nor to request help—I'm here as a possible friend on equal terms."

Feeling the unease, King Rathagun clapped and called the servants to serve the food, "Let's carry on with dinner. The serious matters can be discussed later in my private chamber."