"It seems we underestimated the professor. I didn't think he'd be able to convince Zovirru to give him the Antique."
"But you know the professor. He will stop at nothing to get what he wants."
"Shall we start probing for the Antique?"
The person sitting at the very center of the table nodded. "We already have a few of our operatives in New Sparta for defense, but we can spare a few of them for the Antique investigation.."
"A wise decision."
As the members of the table began making decisions, there was just one person completely left out of the conversation.
Katarina held on to her father's body. "I'll go back to New Sparta and help with the investigation," she said.
But the others from the table clearly didn't like that. "Katarina, your efforts will be more appreciated in the front lines. You know how much we are in great need of strong warriors. Without you, there will be more unnecessary casualties on the battleground."
