Day 3 at the Final MeetingIt was three days after the scholars locked themselves inside the Ivory Towerand started a meeting to protest to excommunication.Every scholar in the tower was in attendance,all of whom were fading with fatigue by the third day."The First Commandment prohibits the act of creation. If they say studying it is a violation of principles, then we can just stop...""I've said this already, but I'll say it once again: The First Commandment does not clearly specify what counts as an act of creation and what doesn't."The young scholar's opinion was dismissed instantly by one of his senior colleagues.It seems the scholars still had some life in them for debate."That is correct. It's also problematic that it's a matter of interpretation. Some could consider the act of researching magick and designing new spells a violation. Others may blame us for trying to find a way to build new tools through our research.""Then what are we doing here? What good does our research do if we aren't allowed to apply it to create anything?"Everyone had their opinion, all with good reasons.Ultimately, this was why the scholars were not able to reach a consensus."Why aren't we considering to fight back? Their standards are unclear, and I'm sure obedience isn't our only option.""Are you suggesting that we raise a rebellion? That's absurd!"Archbishop Zermane seemed lost in thought, his chin resting in his hand....(Omitted)...(Find the next piece of the story nearby.) Hidden story objects: - 1 Crossroads of Choice #1/5 - 2 Crossroads of Choice #2/5 - 3 Crossroads of Choice #3/5 - 4 Crossroads of Choice #4/5 - 5 Crossroads of Choice #5/5 |