The moon hung high in the velvety night sky, casting a serene glow over Valoria. Kaelen sat cross-legged on his balcony, his sword resting beside him as he meditated in silence. The cool night breeze whispered through the air, carrying the faint hum of the distant city.
He focused inward, feeling the mana flow through his body, trying to refine his connection to the elements. But just as he was beginning to find a rhythm, a faint disturbance jarred his concentration.
A presence.
Before Kaelen could react, a shadow shifted near him, and suddenly, Vice Chancellor Reeves was standing there, his figure almost blending with the moonlit backdrop.
"Vice Chancellor?" Kaelen exclaimed, startled, breaking out of his meditative state. "What are you doing—"
"Quiet," Reeves interrupted sharply, his eyes scanning the surroundings with an intense focus. "Something is here."
