"Then there are the others—younger radicals, perhaps, or factions with deeper grudges or differing ideologies from the Wizard Organization. Or they could simply be ambitious individuals hoping to use this chance to purge their rivals and reshape the power structure."
"Their goal, perhaps, is the exact opposite."
He sneered, as if critiquing a brilliant yet sordid play. "The Holy City is attacked, the entrance to the Half-Plane is opened, and the Pope and several Cardinals are dragged inside... Isn't this the perfect opportunity to temporarily remove the old guard and their most loyal forces from center stage?"
"In the chaos, who stands to gain the most? Who can use this chance to push their own agenda, install their own people, and even... attempt to access secrets they were previously forbidden from touching?"
