The Matriarch sat back on her seat, regaining her composure. She looked at the others behind Alex before looking back at him to answer his question.
"Truth is, I believe in both," the Matriarch said.
"Both?" Alex asked in surprise.
Even Ningzhu looked confused. "Matriarch?"
The Matriarch waved at Ningzhu to calm down. She was ready to explain herself. "When our Progenitor was blessed, she left behind some knowledge of what had transpired in the past."
She sighed for a moment, taking the time to decide on something. "Are you sure you wish for everyone here to remain?" she asked Alex.
Alex nodded. "Yes, I would like them to hear it as well, if it's possible. Pearl and Whisker are my bonded beasts, and Brother Shen here has a lot of knowledge of the past and would likely do better if he were to gain some more to further puzzle it out."
