The atmosphere in the council chambers was thick with tension as Amara, Kirin, and Morgana prepared to confront the shadowy forces threatening their mission. Council members murmured anxiously, casting worried glances at one another, their faces painted with uncertainty.
Gaius stood at the forefront, his presence commanding yet strained. "We can't let this incident sow discord among us. We must act quickly and decisively," he urged, his voice steady but laced with an underlying current of fear. "We have a responsibility to our people."
Amara took a deep breath, rallying her thoughts. "Gaius is right. We need to maintain our unity in the face of this threat. The attack on a council member is a clear warning—a reminder that there are those who oppose our efforts to change the status quo."
