The dim light of the flickering lanterns cast long, dancing shadows across the strategy table, reflecting the intensity burning in my eyes. The pieces were finally moving. Every slight, every betrayal, and every obstacle faced in this Secluded State had led to this moment of calculated retaliation. A surge of cold satisfaction welled up within me as I looked at the map spread before us.
Hearing the confirmation of our current resources, I felt a genuine spark of joy. It was the kind of thrill a master weaver feels when the final threads of a complex tapestry fall into place. My plans were no longer just abstract theories; they were about to become a devastating reality for those who thought they could contain me.
Ren, I said, my voice cutting through the heavy silence of the room with sh
