*Rhys*

"Silence," I said, trying to bring the council back under control.

Nobody even pretended to listen. They were yelling questions at each other, me, and Axureon. There were so many voices that it was practically impossible to understand what was being said.

I sat for another moment, trying to wait for them to calm down on their own. When it was clear they wouldn't, I stood up.

"Silence!" I demanded, instantly quietening the room.

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