Chapter 1671

The Lucent's members' low whispers carried a hint of fear and tension. "I'll meet her then." The Father's voice was deep as he agreed. To him, Maeve and her group were hardly worth worrying about. The four major families might have been an indomitable force a century ago, but times have changed. The four major families' once-solid foundation had begun to crumble, while The Lucent had only grown stronger. Now, nothing and no one could shake their power. For the raw stone, The Father was willing to grant them an audience. He also wanted to send a message—The Lucent's strength was beyond their comprehension. No upstart could hope to challenge them. "Tell them this," The Father said. "I alone will decide the time and place. They are to bring the raw stone. "If it's fake, then they have committed sacrilege against the divine. And sinners who deceive the divine must face the most severe punishment." "Understood." Tessa suddenly stepped forward when Bryce was about to leave. He