The council turned as one to see High Magus Edric burst into the room.
He had a look of anger on his face, his fists clenched tight.
He strode into the room, then moved to the seat opposite the First Premier, taking his rightful place on the council.
Thomas was angry, but didn't let it show on his face. Who had leaked the meeting to the High Magus?
The man had been at the border, but had teleported back to the capital when the news had reached him. And now, he was here to ruin the carefully laid plans.
"What is this I hear, Thomas?" Edric snarled. "Treason?"
Thomas rocked back in mock shock. But that didn't mean he still wasn't truly surprised. Of all the ways he'd expected Edric to push back, this hadn't been first on the list.
"Treason?" Thomas said loudly, taking control of the council room before Edric's words could take root. "That's a harsh word for trying to stabilize the kingdom."
