THE HIDDEN CROWN

Chapter 38

The following days were marked by increased tension and a flurry of activity. Victor and his team worked tirelessly to prepare for the impending threat. Lucian and Orpheus were busy reaching out to their own networks, seeking information and allies who might help them confront the new power rising in the shadows. Selene continued her own investigations, digging into ancient texts and forgotten lore that might shed light on their mysterious adversary.

One evening, Victor gathered his closest allies in his penthouse, the atmosphere thick with anticipation. The room was dimly lit, the only light coming from the flickering flames in the fireplace and the soft glow of city lights outside the window.

“We need to understand what we’re dealing with,” Victor said, his voice steady. “If this new force is as ancient as Selene suspects, they’ll have knowledge and abilities beyond our current understanding. We must be prepared for anything.”

Lucian, who had been studying a stack of old manuscripts