After a brief silence, she continued,
"It was actually an unexpected situation. Please be assured that something like this will not happen again. I just wanted you all to be informed."
The replies she received were unexpectedly calm; some said "okay," while others expressed their understanding. After seeing that no one had anything to say, she bid them good night before hanging up.
Tut! Tut!
Then she headed to bed. Meanwhile, in the minds of the people she had just informed, they had decided that they would compete fairly and quickly earn a place in Lyria's heart. Of course, Lynor was an exception.
When Zaryon returned home, he quickly placed a call to inform his father of the good news.
"Dad, when will you return to Felorin?"
"Not anytime soon. I still have places to check out. Why are you asking? Is something up? Oh, don't tell me it is what I am thinking."
