269. The Oracle

Chapter Two hundred And Sixty Nine

Elijah stepped into his grand mansion, an air of opulence that usually enveloped the place now replaced by an eerie tension. The silence hung thick, broken only by the hushed whispers of bodyguards clad in black. There were at least 5,000 of them, armed to the teeth, their eyes scanning the surroundings with a palpable sense of urgency. Elijah's shock was evident as he took in the unexpected sight.

He approached one of the bodyguards, a stern-faced man with a scar across his cheek, and asked, "What's going on here? Why is everyone on edge?"

The bodyguard's eyes met Elijah's, a mix of concern and caution in his gaze. "Mr. Elijah, something big is happening. We've been on high alert, and it looks like trouble is brewing."

Elijah's heart quickened. His mansion, once a symbol of his power and invincibility, now felt like a fortress besieged. He moved through the sprawling halls, passing rooms filled with nervous whispers and exchanged glances. The opule
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