The air inside the grand hall was cold and still, a stark contrast to the warm sunlight spilling through the tall windows. Rayka and Sylvester stood side by side, their gazes locked on the figure seated at the head of a long obsidian table. The leader of the new faction, a man named Draven Kallor, exuded an air of control and menace. His presence dominated the room, every movement calculated, every glance a subtle assertion of power.“Welcome,” Draven said, his voice smooth yet laced with condescension. “I’ve been expecting you.”Rayka stepped forward, her posture poised but unyielding. “You’ve gone to great lengths to orchestrate this meeting,” she replied, her tone carefully measured. “Let’s not waste time with pleasantries.”A faint smile tugged at Draven’s lips. “Straight to the point. I can respect that,” he said, gesturing for them to sit.As Rayka and Sylvester took their seats, their elite guards positioned themselves discreetly along the walls, eyes scanning for any signs of
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