He turned his eyes toward Chairman Lucius.
The Chairman met his gaze and gave a short nod. "Understood. We'll handle any troublesome ones quietly."
That settled the matter.
The meeting stretched on for hours.
Papers shuffled, notes were exchanged, and strategies refined.
Isaac sat back at one point for a moment, watching everyone work together.
For once, the city's leaders weren't arguing or defending their own interests. They were genuinely cooperating. It was a rare sight.
What caught him by surprise most, though, was the headmaster of Aeternum University.
Isaac had expected hostility after forcing him to change the university's name.
But the old man seemed calm, even respectful.
After hours of discussion, the meeting finally broke for a short break.
The room slowly emptied as people stretched their legs, asked for water, or stepped outside for some air.
Isaac walked out onto the porch, where the afternoon sun hung low and golden over the farm fields.
