Aurelius stood in the center of the hall, his eyes ablaze with anger. His men were lined up behind him, their expressions cold and hostile. Leon and his allies were gathered on the other side of the room, their faces tense with anticipation. But now, as the two groups faced off in the hall, it was clear that diplomacy was not going to work. The tension was too great, the anger too intense. Aurelius suddenly let out a roar, and in an instant, he transformed into a giant wolf. His men followed suit, their bodies changing into beasts that towered over their opponents. The guests in the hall screamed and scattered, trying to get out of the way of the fighting. But many of them were quickly overwhelmed by Leon and his men, who seemed to have the upper hand in the battle. Aurelius and his fe

