Summary

In Chapter 12, Several members of the Brotherhood have won seats on the Council, including Antti. This prompts a visit by Jia,identified as Voice of Council. Yue works for Krima vaMiyani who is the chief of Council security. Antti holds a demonstration upon their arrival, citing their demand to be recognized as individuals and pay according to merit and ability. Antti arranges to meet Jia at a former palace that was once a museum and is now his office. Ven observes her as members of the Brotherhood are openly disrespectful. Ven watches Yue, but she does not see him. Ven feels that the forest is returning to life, but Vae shows not signs of the former fire he had seen in her. Ven hears heated arguments, including one voice who argues that the kakuy are not a real threat and another saying the...