Chapter 158: The Call - 1
—Somewhere very far away, deep within dense woods—
"Is everything complete?"
The question came from a tall man clad in a regal uniform, its fabric embroidered with faint runic threads that glimmered whenever light brushed against them. His violet hair fell neatly to his shoulders, framing a youthful face that contrasted sharply with his brilliant golden eyes. Though young in appearance, the weight carried in his voice—heavy, restrained, and weary—hinted at a responsibility far greater than his age suggested.
"Your Majesty, we have met the required amount of sacrifices," the man standing behind him replied.
He was far older, his face lined with the marks of age and experience. His eyes were sharp and careful. There were other people in the area too, and even though they spoke in hushed voices, if paid attention, anyone could hear them with their enhanced senses.
