Against the Gods

In the hushed atmosphere of the private meeting chamber, the esteemed members of the inner council had convened around a grand table, with Adam occupying the seat at its head. The urgency of the matter at hand loomed heavily, compelling them to delve into the discussions that awaited them.

Adam, positioned at the forefront, gazed into the distance with a look of profound contemplation. His eyes fixed on Dadan, who sat across from him, a disarming smile adorning his face. Adam's perceptive gaze swept across the countenances of the select few nobles present, cognizant of the fact that each harbored their own ambitions and sought personal gains from the unfolding situation.