A moment later, in the heart of the sanctuary, Canna stood surrounded by the mage shock troops and Lumivyre, the Celestial Serpent, hovering majestically above them. Her immense, shimmering form cast a long shadow over the gathered warriors. Canna could sense the tension in the air—this mission had taken a complicated turn. What was supposed to be a simple scouting and recruitment had turned into something much more chaotic.