27. The Hunt Begins

The atmosphere in the room was tense as Akira, Kael, Maya, Rylan, and Blacky stood over the lifeless body of the man who claimed to be responsible for King Edwin's murder. Despite Kael's swift action, it was clear that their true enemy was still at large. The revelation about the Seven Deadly Sins had only added to the urgency of their mission.

"We need to act fast," Akira said, breaking the silence. "If this person can wield the power of the Seven Deadly Sins, we're dealing with a much larger threat than we initially thought."

Queen Elara nodded, her expression resolute. "Agreed. We cannot afford to wait for them to strike again. We must be proactive."

Kael sheathed his sword, his eyes scanning the room. "We need information. There must be records, texts, anything that can help us understand how these powers work and who might be wielding them."