Celestial Domain — Church of Destiny
Inside a grand hall lit by torches, 25 people sat around a table.
Their auras were suppressed, but the overwhelming power radiating from them was still tangible. Yet among those 25, 24 kept their heads lowered with respect, not daring to speak.
"No problems arose in my absence, I hope?"
The voice came from the only one among them who wasn't lowering his head — the one none of them dared look in the eye.
Three chairs around him were empty, and it was clear the others had kept their distance. Still, this wasn't out of fear — those seats belonged to the other three Great Cardinals.
"Great Cardinal, while you were gone, we managed to locate the Book of Destiny."
One of the closer cardinals spoke up.
The man referred to as the Great Cardinal turned his head slightly, his gray eyes locking onto the one who had spoken.
"So, where is the book?."
His words sent tension through the room. This time, no one even tried to lift their gaze.
