Chapter 101: Exalt
"Before we begin, let me thank all of you for coming," Remarked Jules, as she looked around.
"Don’t mention it, this isn’t something we can ignore, after all. Considering the current situation, we definitely need to address this as quickly as possible," Responded Aster with a grimace, as he leaned back in his seat.
It was the 22nd of March, 1919, a couple of days after the attacks by the hooded figures. Following the reports from the outposts, Jules sent requests to those locations to each send one Knight from among those who had been attacked, for an important meeting to discuss the matter.
In response, Aster, Colt and Ravella had come to the Capital, Rione and Fyre were also in attendance, so that the First and Second Squads could be made aware of what was going on.
"They were really weak though, so maybe they’re not much of a threat," Pointed out Colt with a shrug.
"We can’t just assume that, that’d be way too careless," Responded Ravella objectively, while thinking to herself, "This sucks, I finally get to see Aster after what feels like ages, but the mood is so grim and serious that I don’t think I can make a move or even engage in any small talk."
"Yes, I agree wholeheartedly, we cannot afford to be complacent. Now, then, to start with...I really wish we’d managed to capture more than just one of the attackers, but that said, I can’t blame any of you for failing to do so. After all, I myself failed to capture any of those who attacked me, I killed one and was unable to prevent the other two from escaping. Not to mention, with how sudden and unexpected these attacks were, survival would have been the prime focus in our minds. With all that said, I must commend you, Ravella, for apprehending the one who attacked you," Remarked Jules with a nod of approval.
"Cool, thanks, sis," Grinned Ravella as she flashed Jules a thumbs up.
"Er, please call me Commander while on duty, Ravella. Also, I thought you and your brother rejected the offer to have you publicly declared and acknowledged as part of the Royal family?" Responded Jules in bemusement.
"Well, yeah, but that’s different...we just didn’t want to be associated with the former King, plus we didn’t want any of the attention it would draw to us," She replied with a shrug.
"To get back on track, have we managed to get any information from the captive?" Chimed in Rione.