The whispers spread across the long table, gradually coalescing into hesitant yet clear declarations.
"What Professor Arist said is… we really should be more cautious."
"I agree."
Everyone nodded in assent, and the radical flame within them was significantly doused by this timely cold water.
None of them knew why this reclusive professor had suddenly appeared at this level of symposium, but he was certainly right; the Great Sage's resolution was still fresh in their minds.
They really should be more cautious.
Everyone was waiting for Professor Arist to leave.
However, to everyone's surprise, this uninvited gentleman did not turn away after stating mere pleasantries as he usually did.
Uncharacteristically, he found an empty seat beside the long table, naturally smiling as he joined this academic discussion that did not match his stature.
