Arthur looked at Hawklight's serious face. Even with his disguise on, he could feel the worry building in his stomach. "What do you mean 'not entirely human,' Commander?"
Hawklight walked into the room, his scarred face showing concern as he looked at Arthur's complete transformation. Even though he knew this was his prince, the old soldier seemed confused for a moment by how different Arthur looked.
"The latest news from Valentina's contacts down south," Hawklight said, pulling out a sealed letter. "The Syndicate leaders have been using dark magic for decades. They do rituals that bind souls, steal people's life essence, and transform themselves in forbidden ways. They're not human anymore—they're something that's always hungry for more power."
[ABILITY ACTIVATED: Emotional Sensing]
[TARGET: Darien Hawklight]
[RESULTS: Concern 90%, Fear 65%, Respect 80%, Guilt 45%]
[ENERGY COST: -10 points]
[REMAINING ENERGY: 545/500]
