[ A few moments ago ]
Inside a massive room, dimly lit yet filled with an imposing presence, a giant table stood at the center.
At the head of the table—
A woman sat silently.
She had deep ocean-blue hair that flowed smoothly behind her, and sharp brown eyes that carried an unnatural calmness. Her expression was composed, yet there was something cold hidden beneath it.
Around the table—
Four more individuals were seated.
Each one of them radiated strength, their auras tightly controlled, barely leaking any presence despite the pressure they naturally carried.
Two of them were women.
One appeared to be a teenage girl with a grim expression, her eyes sharp and observant. The other was a woman in her thirties, her posture relaxed but her gaze calculating.
The remaining two were men.
One was in his forties, his build solid and his expression serious. The other was a teenage boy, sitting quietly, yet his presence hinted at something dangerous beneath the surface.
Suddenly—
