CYNTHIA'S BROTHER ARRIVES

That evening, in MidRidge, the airport buzzed with activity as reporters and dignitaries crowded the scene.

Notably, the heads of the top four families, who were usually a symbol of authority and composure, now bore expressions marred by displeasure. All but one of them.

The delicate equilibrium meticulously maintained for numerous years had, at last, unraveled, tipping the scales in favor of a single family.

The once shared dominance now belonged solely to the Morris family, and this shift in power was palpable in the atmosphere.

The architect of this transformative change was none other than James Morris, the son of the Morris family patriarch and also the brother of Cynthia.

His influence had propelled their family to the forefront, disrupting the longstanding power balance among the top four families in MidRidge.

Throughout the nation of Varisia, the military held a revered status, diligently safeguarding the nation's borders against potential intruders.

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