Felix stopped in a clearing within the vast forest behind the Starfire residence. He had halted so abruptly because he sensed someone powerful tracking him, though he could not identify who.

"Are you done running?" The voice reached him before its owner. An elderly man in white robes appeared 30 feet away, his ruddy face wearing a faint smile.

"You're from Elders' Council, aren't you?" With such power and Dragonian features, it could not be anyone else.

"Yes. We're old acquaintances in a way. Though this is our first meeting, you've survived our assassination attempts longer than anyone."

Felix smiled. "I thought the Council just had extensive intelligence in Dragonia. It's impressive that you can track me abroad so quickly."

He meant it sincerely. But the old man clasped his hands, smiling wider. "Thank you. Of course we can. Why else would a martial artist like me join an organization?"

Having confirmed his identity, Felix cut to the chase. "What makes you think you alone