Unexpected Guests

"Spill it," Elara said, her voice edged with impatience. The person on the other end was clearly thrown off by how young she sounded.

After hearing it, Elara was speechless.

She shot a complicated look at the anxious council member from the Traditional Medicine Association standing not far away.

After two seconds of silence, she said, "Just tell him to leave it alone." After some empty formalities