Radiance came to the Pale Court in person and demanded negotiations within three days, at the Crown of Hallownest on Crystal Peak.
This was almost their only opening. No one could have imagined that what was meant to be the final Dreamers' meeting would take so many unexpected turns.
Even the records kept as a matter of routine were sealed as a result.
And with Radiance, the very source of the problem they needed to resolve, appearing before them in person, the Dreamers prepared for that purpose had lost their reason for being.
In the end, Wyrm had not found a solution through Lin Jin as he had originally expected.
But now was not the time to discuss those things. After a quick discussion of a few simple matters, Wyrm swiftly brought the meeting to a close.
The Dreamers departed, each carrying their own questions and amazement.
Surely this incident would soon cause an uproar throughout Hallownest.
From another perspective, however, it would inevitably make more bugs aware of Radiance's existence.
Wyrm realized this afterward as well. Radiance had not simply sought peace talks; she had also prepared another path for herself.
By the time he noticed, however, the news had already begun spreading like wildfire. Even Wyrm could do nothing about it.
Afterward, Lin Jin was summoned alone for a lengthy private conversation with Wyrm. It was not until evening that he emerged from the Throne Room, exhaustion written across his face.
He was not seen again until the next day. That was where all known information ended.
The bugs of later generations would surely name this day a turning point in history.
Pale Flame Night.
Pale Court-Secret Chamber
Wyrm sat in his workshop, attending to various odds and ends.
He disliked being disturbed while working, so only