The emergency meeting was held in the heart of the capital, where the Hunter Association's central tower loomed tall over the city.
Tension lingered in the air like smoke as the highest-ranked hunters in the world filtered into the main conference room.
None of them spoke much. Even those known for their bravado stayed quiet. Something about the atmosphere had changed, and they all felt it.
Leo arrived a few minutes after the room began filling, Luna walking beside him. His jaw was tight, and his presence pulled several gazes.
Luna kept her eyes forward, calm as always, but her hand never strayed far from the hilt of her blade.
As they stepped inside, Hwan was the first to speak.
"Is Nero coming too?"
Leo stopped walking. His head tilted just slightly.
"I don't know where he is. Mind your own business."
Leo said flatly.
Hwan narrowed his eyes.
"There's no point lying, Leo. I already know Nero's secret."
