"Could it be..." Idris pondered, resting his chin on his hand, and glanced over. He sighed inwardly, having a rough idea of what was going on.

Reid was trembling with anger, gnashing his teeth as he cursed, "I'll return to the Council immediately. If these fools mess up, they'll destroy Dragoria!"

But his friend calmly said, "Calm down, Reid. Even if you go back now, it's useless. The meeting has ended, and the orders have been issued. They can’t be changed. I came to inform you that the Council has approved Adrian's retirement application. To show our gratitude for his contributions, the Council will throw him an unprecedented retirement ceremony."

Reid was furious. Not informing him and forcing a meeting through was one thing, but considering Adrian's merits and status, his retirement should have been discussed with all the elders and Adrian himself. But now? Adrian’s retirement was announced with just a casual sentence.

Scowling, Reid took a deep breath and said sternly, "I do n