Strength

The tension in the room hung thick as the gathered powerhouses mulled over the information. The B-tier officer bowed and excused himself, leaving the leaders to deliberate in private once more. 

The silence was deafening until Principal Farnes clapped his hands lightly, drawing everyone's attention.

"We'll address the Lux Dominion's growing influence in due time, but our immediate concern is managing the narrative of this battle. Remember, the Lux will return in force, and the only advantage we have now is that they don't yet understand the full extent of what they're up against." Farnes' voice carried a tone of quiet authority, silencing any lingering doubts.