As the council of elders continued their discussions, a sense of unease settled over the empire like a shroud. Reports of strange occurrences began to filter in from the far reaches of the realm—whispers of shadowy figures lurking in the night, of villages disappearing without a trace, and of a growing sense of dread that seemed to hang heavy in the air.
With each passing day, the darkness seemed to draw closer, its tendrils creeping ever closer to the heart of the empire. The people grew fearful, their once vibrant cities now silent and deserted, as if the very life had been drained from them by some unseen force.
Amidst the growing chaos, the Four Supremes stood vigilant, their senses attuned to the slightest hint of danger. They knew that the time for action was drawing near, and that they must act swiftly if they were to prevent the darkness from consuming the realm entirely.
And so, as they prepared to confront the looming threat, they vowed to pierce the veil of darkness that had descended upon the empire, to uncover the truth behind its sinister machinations, and to vanquish the evil that lurked within before it was too late. For they knew that the fate of the realm—and perhaps the entire world—hung in the balance, and that only by standing together could they hope to emerge victorious against the forces of darkness that sought to destroy them.