High Regent Tal'Karr paced the command deck of the Rhytil flagship, his mind racing. The transmission from Lena had been more than just an offer—it was a test. A challenge.She's not afraid to use it, he thought, a sense of unease creeping into his thoughts. But what if the core consumes her? What if she makes herself an even greater threat?Rhy'Taal stood at the side, his sharp eyes fixed on the holographic map of the galaxy. "She's already made her decision. If she continues down this path, there will be no stopping her. We need to act quickly."Tal'Karr turned, his eyes dark with the weight of his own strategy. "We know what she's capable of. But we still have one advantage—she doesn't fully understand the core's potential. The war may be won by who controls it. If we can force her into a corner, she'll have no choice but to rely on it. That's when we'll strike."