The full Convergence Council assembled within hours. The recent battle had proven both their capability and their limitations.
"We can't continue this way. The casualties are unsustainable."
"Agreed. We need a different strategy."
"What about Prince Matthias's suggestion? Evacuation through the breaches?"
"To random dimensions we know nothing about?"
"Better than certain death here."
"Not everyone can evacuate. Some species are tied to this dimension's specific physics."
"Then we split. Those who can leave do. Those who must stay defend."
"That weakens our defense network."
"Our defense network is already breaking."
Nox listened to the arguments. Every position had merit. Every choice had terrible consequences.
"There's another option."
"Which is?"
"We don't fight the Convergence. We complete it."
Silence greeted the suggestion.
"Explain."
"The Convergence is happening slowly, randomly. That's why it's so destructive. What if we controlled it? Directed it?"
