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A New Alliance Forged - Part 2

“But what if all this is merely a manipulation on his part to sow discord among us?” he challenged, his voice heavy with suspicion. “Recall the confusion and fear we experienced when he first arrived. We cannot afford to let our guard down.”

His words ignited a wave of murmurs and whispers, doubt creeping into the hearts of some council members. The room was filled with a palpable tension as the council members debated, caught between the hope Yoshi had ignited and the fears voiced by their colleague.

Lyra sensed the shifting mood and stepped in, her voice calm and commanding. “We must balance caution with openness. If Joseph truly possesses the powers and capabilities we’ve heard about, he may be our greatest asset—or our most dangerous threat. We must not allow fear to overshadow reason.”

As Lyra's words resonated through the gathering, the room fell into a thoughtful silence. She had spoken from the heart, her own experiences lending weight to her argument.