Aurelius clenched his fists as he felt the weight of their stares. Although requesting help from the Sun Church had been considered, it was not a viable option.
The Church's higher-ups were furious with Aurelius after his blunder exposed the magnitude of their alliance. They had no intention of offering aid unless there was undeniable proof that the Tiamat Sect was involved—proof that, as of now, did not exist.
"Enough," Cesar's voice boomed once more, cutting through the tension, this time unleashing the full might of his power. "Bickering will solve nothing. As I've said before, only together can we face this threat."
The room fell silent once again as the sheer force of Cesar's presence commanded respect.
Cesar's gaze swept across the hall, his eyes narrowing in approval as the tension dissolved. He was about to speak when his expression froze, eyes widening in shock.
