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CHAPTER 481 – Rise in Power
December had descended upon the city, casting its festive spell across the streets and alleys.
The urban landscape hummed with life, a vibrant contrast to the chilly air that hinted at the impending winter.
Everywhere, shops had donned their holiday attire, bedecked in glittering lights and ornaments, intentionally proclaiming that the season of joy had arrived.
The night sky was a canvas of celestial wonders. The moon hung like a luminous jewel in the sky, casting its silvery glow upon the earth below.
Stars twinkled like distant diamonds, lending an ethereal beauty to the nocturnal symphony. The air, while crisp and cold, was yet to fully embrace the icy grasp of winter, allowing residents to wander the streets in light clothing without shivering.
