A Revenant and a Babel Lich

Urusai yawned mid-sentence, her expression as dull as ever. "Really? Sucks to be you."

Though Gideon was visibly shaking in anger, Lâo Fēng remained eerily composed, as though watching the exchange from a realm beyond irritation.

Urusai had always been this way—disrespectful to nearly everyone, except for Gideon and Lâo Fēng.

She was known for starting fights with other faction members, yet despite her abrasive nature, she was loyal at heart.

She, Martin, and Coraline were known as "The Dark Triangle"—a trio shrouded in power, mystery, and unapologetic defiance. Despite their fearsome reputation, they loved the Upir family dearly.

It was the only family they had, and they worked tirelessly to repay that debt.

*

With the three main factions fully (re)introduced, the ceremony was nearly complete. Everything was in order, except for one minor detail—

Kaktos was sulking on her throne, arms folded, an air of defeat radiating off of her.