The leaders behind him sighed, already aware of the situation.
Eleanora and the leaders accompanying her couldn't help but frown deeply, their brows furrowing with concern. They knew something was amiss, a sense of unease lingering since they were offered the deal to fetch a Divine Artifact.
Even though they weren't surprised that it involved another Grade Two Runaway City, they were still wary, as they barely could stand against a single Grade Two Runaway City and would surely be overwhelmed by facing two.
Meanwhile, the gods' chosen on each side, their hearts pounding with uncertainty, listened with rapt attention, fully aware that the outcome of this conversation would directly shape their future.
Seig and the others frowned, their minds racing as they tried to piece together what was happening. Clearly, they had been played, and a much greater power might have been orchestrating their strife.
