Inside the privy chamber, everyone had been waiting.
Members of the Garrof Guild were already present. There are Owen, Daniel, and Lydia, along with Serena, who stood quietly near the window, while Jack and Gavin joined them as the former Ultima infantry.
The Hamilton family had also arrived, including Ethan, who sat between his father and grandfather, engaged in a quiet conversation. The three men spoke in hushed tones, their expressions calm but focused, occasionally nodding as they exchanged thoughts that only family could share.
It was a rare sight to witness three generations of the Hamiltons who each share the same bearing the same composed strength, gather in one room, united in purpose.
Seated a little apart from the others were Maddeline and Samuel. Maddeline sat stiffly, her hands clasped in her lap, her eyes wide as she took in the grandeur of the room.
