Chapter 177

Hazel's POV

"Excellent work," I said, my voice carrying across the room with an air of authority. "You have surpassed my expectations."

Zion inclined his head in acknowledgment, a faint glimmer of relief in his eyes. "Thank you, Alpha King," he replied, his tone respectful yet guarded.

I returned his nod with a nod of my own, my gaze sweeping over the assembled physicians. "Continue with your efforts," I instructed, my voice echoing through the chamber. "There is still much to be done, but I have every confidence in your abilities."

With that, I turned and made my way out of the chamber, leaving Zion and his team to their work. The old man really was a game changer. With him under me, I knew that nothing could stand in the way of my ambitions. And anything that does would not stand there for long.

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As I emerged from the depths of the underground chambers, the cool air of the palace proper greeted me, a stark contrast to the stifling atmosphere below. My footsteps echoed through