Ch-191
In the dimly lit chamber, tension hung thick in the air as Serene's question echoed, breaking the heavy silence. The faces of the assembled group turned towards Ophelia, anticipation etched on each expression. Serene's voice cut through the quiet, seeking answers from the woman who held the key to the mysteries that unfolded before them.
"What experiment?" Serene asked.
Everyone looked at Ophelia and waited for her to answer their question. Ophelia's gaze met the inquisitive eyes of those around her, a weighty sigh escaping her lips
"Azazel tried to wake up the ancients for years. But he failed many times. Last time, when Victoria was offered, he tried a different ritual. The blood of Victoria, offered in sacrifice, stirred the slumbering power but fell short of rousing the ancient from its deep sleep.
