Chapter 34
Rylen's POV Rylen stood in the shadows of an ornate alcove, his dark clothing blending into the intricate, metallic patterns of the Celestial Hall's architecture. The hall was a masterpiece of alien design, with vaulted ceilings that seemed to stretch endlessly upward, glittering with constellations of embedded gemstones. The air hummed faintly, the sound of distant machinery mingling with a low murmur of voices echoing through the grand corridors. He pulled his hood lower over his face, careful to keep his features obscured as he scanned the room. This was no simple gathering place. It was a fortress of power and influence, every surface radiating opulence and authority. Elite guards stood at attention near every doorway, their sleek armor shimmering under the ethereal lighting. Their w
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