Poisoned Chalices (Part 4)

"The Hydra, even assuming that she really works with the Council and not just for herself, will keep those of us with a Harmonizer here on Garlen, instead. It's a perfect setup to either enslave us just like Glemos did. To use us as hostages to force our brethren to take part in the war and us to undergo their experiments.

"You are asking us to take a massive leap of faith based on your delusion about Glemos' grandeur and your clear infatuation with his offspring."

"Everything you've said is true, my Queen." Ryla's voice held no spite or taunt. "What I'm proposing is indeed a great gamble that might doom us all."

The court was as flabbergasted as Syrah, having a hard time believing their own ears while listening to a meek Warlord caving across the board.