The journey to Solaria began quietly. Unlike their previous missions, which often started with excitement, arguments, or Ren causing some kind of trouble, this one carried an entirely different atmosphere. It felt heavy, dangerous, and important.
The group stood inside one of the Shadow Fang Sect's restricted teleportation chambers. Ancient runes covered the floor while massive pillars engraved with countless symbols surrounded the circular platform. This was not a public teleportation array. This was one used for communication between major powers. Only kingdoms, supreme sects, and organizations of equal standing possessed access to such circles.
Bahamut stood near the center of the formation with Exildra leaning against his shoulder. Lily held one of his arms possessively while Alana stood close enough that their sleeves were touching. They didn't even bother hiding it.
