of part 5 of the 11th chapter

it has been more than 2 months since i have last updated, and now i hereby present part 5 for the particular 11th chapter

This question from Master Khai gave Lady Yen a bigger shock, who promptly dismissed it as a foolish question. However as she tried to leave, their styles changed towards the offensive.
“We understand that your Order intend to disrupt our council proceedings. To tell the truth, we overheard your conversation with Lord Jordan last night, as well as the discussions just now. We sensed something amiss, yet to be answered.”
“You overheard it? What do you all want? Though they may begrudge you, I honestly tell you that I don’t have any ill intentions against the Archknight, especially when he’s now practically the High King.”
Master Ran walked forth, and replied, “Gentlemen, withdraw your swords. But my Lady, we hoped that you’re not up to anything against him. We’ll protect him at all costs, as he did to us. We see that he trusts you a lot, hence just remember four words: don’t betray his confidence. “
Then they let her go, but someone at their back suddenly called them, which made their hand shiver and hair stand. Lady Chie Kuan cast down her hood, and spoke,
“Your suspicions are nonetheless having a bit of a point. The Magi had plans for all of you, but for her part, I believe that she harbored no ill-thoughts towards the entire Order of the Knights. Nevertheless, Master Shang is now under great pressure, and I could only wish, anor tor inor isildin”
“May the light of the sun not consumed by the shadow, but be protected by the moon’s grace.” said Master Ran. His long relationship with Lady Valerie has improved his elven tongue tremendously, being the most knowledgeable human in the language, ranked after Master Shang and Master Kang.
Lady Chie Kuan was rather delighted, “I see that you understand the deep part of the language, not just the basics. You two,” she pointed at Master Hong and Master Khai, “kindly brush up your mastery of the language. Doesn’t mean that if you’re outside Istarugah you forsake it.”
Both of them lowered their heads, and promised that they would improve.

The Rangers, led by Lord Shen, arrived at dawn the next day. Master Shang revealed himself after long last, and they looked at him, as though as sun has risen, as everything he wore was white, and his face was bright.
“Welcome to the city of Koruskan, the city and seat of the Knights. Let us enter, and discussions be commenced. It’s not worth of your time to be wasted like that.”
Master Shang then turned into the Tower, followed by the others. They then reached the council chamber, took their seats, while awaiting his word. Master Ran was prepared to defend should there was anything out of hand, as well as Master Hong and Master Khai.
One thing which was interesting to be noted was that this time the attendants did not sit according to their respective orders, but according to friendships, as evident with Lord Jordan sitting with the Magi, Lord Shen sitting with the Knights.
Next, Master Shang announced that the council commenced. Master Kang immediately stood up, and started speaking, “Ishnu-alah, as far as we know, Avernis the Nether Lord has once again risen. It’s a threat we can’t contain at all, not by conventional means at least. To make matters worse, our beloved King Ashvin was poisoned by curry, and now we discovered that the curry powder came from here, which by right shouldn’t even get out of here. Let us brainstorm, how did it come to his hands?”
“Greetings, High Master Kang. Things may be worse than we anticipated. Agents of Avernis has penetrated or infiltrated your lines of barricade, hence able to get it to the capital.”
Lord Pivinesh disagreed of Lady Crystal’s view, and he stood up, “Avernis probably not, I think it is Kil’Jadon the betrayer who murdered the former Lord of Torheven, he’s now the commander of the enemy. With the Scepter at his hands, his power has increased exponentially.
Many of them heard of its power, which was able to destroy entire fortresses at will. Even Master Shang feared that it will fall into the wrong hands, especially those powerful enough to unleash the full powers. Apparently the Dragon-lords knew it as well, thus it was kept away in vaults dark and deep for many years, until Kil’Jadon stole it.
“I agree,” said Queen Khoo, “Avernis though evil, he’ll never use dirty tactics such as poisoning innocents. He’ll use it only on generals of the frontlines. I dueled with him two thousand years ago, and with the help of allies, succeeded in chaining him albeit with the cost of many lives.”
“Then,” asked Lord Shen, “Surely your Majesty have a way to at least chain him, right?”
“Only one way,” answered Queen Khoo seriously, “One must cast a spell to start a chain reaction of events which can cripple his power, consequently casting another spell that renders him severed from his source of power. In that case, it was the Crown of Inorien; this time will be the Scepter.”
All of them were murmuring, as now they feared that there would be more artifacts that contain the power of Avernis. However, unbeknownst to them, there were only three artifacts which have the full might of the Nether Lord. The Crown of Inorien was destroyed, the other one was submerged in sea, and only the Scepter was left.
“No matter where the Scepter is now,” said Master Shang, “we have to first hold firm our ground ere we can strike. At the least the garrison at Nirven must hold. So Lord Pivinesh, what’s your say in regards of this matter?”

from now on, the sections will be as in a weekly basis again, as i am now free from the project bondage at last...