The grand hall was heavy with tension, the air thick with the weight of the hunters' conflicting egos and unresolved grievances. Kael stood at the center, his composed demeanor showing cracks as the situation spiraled into chaos. Before him were the most powerful hunters in the nation, yet unity seemed like a distant dream.
"We must locate that portal as quickly as possible," Kael declared, his voice firm despite the murmurs of dissent around him.
"I'm on it, sir!" Max responded without hesitation, already preparing to mobilize resources.
Kael turned to Lyra, his tone softening. "Lyra-san, you've helped us in ways you may not fully realize. As the head of the IHA, you have my deepest gratitude."
Lyra's crystal-like eyes flickered briefly. "It's nothing, Kael. It's my duty as a member of the Six Pillars."
The group moved to the grand hall, where Kael addressed the gathering of elite hunters. He stood tall, commanding their attention.
