Garrett's POV

"Garrett, I just learned something. All the Elders have returned, and only Elder Kaliboya is yet to arrive, but we've confirmed that he's on his way," I had Cooper inquire about the Elders' whereabouts. He told me that there were already eight of them gathered in the palace. The fact that even Kaliboya would show up was quite shocking to me. He hadn't made an appearance since the day my father passed away, and I'd scarcely seen him in my entire life. Ever since Anila's father's death, the prospect of finding him on the snowy mountain was also uncertain, not to mention seeing him in person.

"Do they...