The senior scholars of Ghlizan—scholars of language, history, and religion—gathered in front of the North Star Lodge, which was surrounded by barbed wire and soldiers guarding and protecting it from all sides.
Domarto came out to them, followed by Lavosier and Rouchi, and they bowed to greet them. The scholars of Ghlizan returned the greeting.
Domarto said in a loud voice that could be heard far and wide, "I thank you for coming. I have gathered you all here so that we can all discuss our ideas and try together to reach the truth. If you convince me today, I will convert to the Lunix religion. And who knows what might happen after that."
