Fortaleza Hidalgo - La Gomera – Present DayThe Elders Council meeting was nearing its conclusion and for once Zheng was enjoying himself, waiting to reveal his big surprise as they sat pontificating over budgets and minutia. When the reformers had full control everything would change. Before that he needed to control the four cornerstones, the artefacts. He lifted his chin and drew himself to his full height as the floor was passed to him. “I told you last time of the progress we are making and am pleased to report great news, we have recovered the stolen Columbus Cross. The council does not need to know my methods, suffice it to say that the Cross is now in our safe keeping.”
“Where exactly?” asked Jade with a frown.
“In a place safer than here,” replied Zheng glowering back and knowing
