Murmurs of disbelief rippled through the room, as the council members exchanged concerned looks as they looked towards the councilman’s empty chair. Councilman Stone was known for his Council’s long tenure and being close to the royal family, and his sudden disappearance was both surprising and troubling.
"If any of you are closer to him," Markus continued, his tone growing firmer, "please advise him to stop ignoring my calls and to report for duty immediately. If he continues to ignore his responsibilities, he will have to answer to me directly, and I assure you, that will not be a pleasant conversation."
The warning in Markus’s voice was clear, and the Council members nodded in agreement, understanding the gravity of the situation. No one dared to speak out of turn, recognizing the ser
