The war room was tense as Liana stood over the table, her eyes fixed on the three-dimensional map of the eastern territories. The room was dimly lit, the only illumination coming from the glowing cubes placed strategically on the map. Each cube represented a potential point of attack. As she stared solemnly at the cubes, the bright yellow slowly, steadily, turned into greens. It was a sign that the magical interference in those areas was increasing. Reece Heather, one of the Alpha King's four trusted commanders, leaned against the wall, his arms crossed as he watched Liana. He had always been a man of action, preferring to deal with threats head-on rather than relying on complex hidden strategies. His skepticism was evident as he finally broke the silence. "Is it really wise to let the

