Chapter 12

**Vesper's Retreat:**

Vesper, the shadowy assassin defeated by the mysterious man in the cloak, retreated into the depths of the shadows. Frustration and bitterness coursed through him as he sought refuge from the enigmatic figure who had thwarted his mission.

Vesper: "A mere mortal, yet he wielded powers beyond my comprehension. I underestimated the extent of their resistance."

As he melded with the shadows, Vesper pondered his next move. The failure to capture Lyla left a bitter taste, and he knew he had to report his shortcomings to Moros.

**Report to Moros:**

Vesper materialized within Moros's fortress, the dark energies swirling around him as he approached Moros with a blend of reluctance and defiance.

Vesper: "My lord, the girl eluded me. A mysterious figure intervened, possessing powers that defied my understanding."

Moros, his anger simmering beneath a calm exterior, fixed his gaze upon Vesper.

Moros: "Your failure disappoints me, Vesper. A mere mortal should not have posed such a challenge. Explain yourself."

Vesper recounted the encounter, the cloaked figure's unexpected strength, and the subsequent escape of Lyla.

Moros: "The destinies will not tolerate incompetence. I must take matters into my own hands."

**Summons and Strategy:**

Moros, recognizing the gravity of the situation, summoned Saraphel and other key figures back to his fortress. The air in the grand hall thickened with anticipation as they assembled.

Moros: "Saraphel, the destinies' interference has escalated. We need a new strategy to bring Lord Malachi back into the fray against Silas. Our plans hinge on his conquest."

Saraphel, shrouded in dark robes, nodded in acknowledgment.

Saraphel: "The cloak figure is a threat we cannot ignore. We must understand the source of his power and neutralize him. Only then can we proceed with our designs."

As the figures gathered, the air crackled with a tension that foreshadowed a clash between dark forces. The destinies' grand design faced resistance from unexpected quarters, and the fate of a Better World hung in precarious balance, poised between the machinations of Moros and the mysterious figures who sought to defy the shadows that loomed over the cosmic struggle.