|| Chapter 439 || A Gathering of Power and Intrigue
The gentle tapping of fingers on the table echoed through the quiet hall, but no one seemed bothered by the noise. The lords were focused on preserving their energy for the meeting ahead, akin to military generals plotting their next moves before a battle.
Adorning the room's walls are tapestries illustrating the triumphs and trials of Auronian history. Crafted from the finest oak, the central table stood imposingly. Its surface, gleaming like a mirror from years of polishing. Yet, conspicuously, a sizable hollow marred its otherwise smooth surface, where a projection mana orb had been placed.
There are 16 seats in total, with eleven occupied and two remaining vacant.