Avalor and his companions returned to the pack, their faces etched with weariness but their spirits unbroken. They had faced countless dangers, overcome insurmountable obstacles, and emerged victorious as they journeyed back home from Lucius's hideout.
Upon their return, Avalor gathered the elders of the council and I. He recounted their journey, the challenges they had faced and the ultimate confrontation with Lucius. However, he revealed a startling truth: Lucius was not the monstrous creature they had imagined.
"Lucius," Avalor began, his voice heavy with contemplation, "was not the monstrous figure we had envisioned. He is only a recluse, a creature of shadows, barely venturing beyond his lair."
The elders exchanged puzzled glances, their minds racing. If Lucius was not the formidable threat they had anticipated, then what had driven George to such desperation? Avalor, sensing their confusion, continued.
