War Room.
A huge holographic image appeared in the middle of the room. It showed a big, fancy room far away, in Silver Phoenix Empire. The leaders of another great world power sat around a shiny table. They were serious army commanders in nice silver uniforms, and old robed mages whose eyes glowed with a faint light.
Princess Ariana stood among them, her face looking calm.
On this side of the projection, the Headmaster and General Ironwood stood close together, acting as one. Jonah, Vanessa, Seraph, and Draven stood behind them.
"The data is confirmed," Vanessa said, her voice clear and strong as she ended their talk. The holographic blueprint of Project Damocles, Thorne's orbital weapon, floated between the two rooms. It was a scary image that joined the two rival nations. "Thorne's designs are sound. The threat is real."
