Despite the progress, challenges still loomed. News reached them of a powerful figure emerging in the shadows—a former general from the Abyssian ranks who had once fought fiercely against the Celestials. He was rallying discontented factions, preaching the old ways of enmity and revenge.
"We cannot underestimate him," Kaelith warned during a strategy meeting with their closest allies. "He knows how to manipulate fear and hatred. We must act quickly to counter his influence."
Lyra frowned, feeling the weight of responsibility on her shoulders. "We need to confront him, show our people that there is no place for his ideology in this new world. But we must do it wisely; we cannot provoke more conflict."
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