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Chapter 94 - The Council
Author: The_Juice
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The grand chamber of the War Council was dimly lit, the flickering light of torches casting long, shifting shadows on the marble walls. The room was circular, with a massive wooden table at the center. Thea sat at the head, her hands folded neatly before her. Across from her sat Kael, his smirk barely concealed.

To her left was Commander Vaughn, a veteran warrior who had stood by her side when she was chosen as War God. His face was as stern as ever, but his dark eyes held a hint of worry. Next to him sat Lady Mirella, the head of intelligence, her sharp gaze scanning the room, picking up on every movement, every microexpression. Beside her was General Rhoan, an older man with silvered hair, a battle-hardened look on his face.

To Kael’s right, a few of his trusted allies sat in silence, including Lord Varrik, one of the minister’s close advisors. There was an air of expectancy in the room, like an unspoken challenge, waiting to be acknowledged.

The minister took a seat at the head of
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