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The faint glow of dawn spread across the city of Orinth, painting the sky in hues of orange and red.
Fowad sat quietly on the steps of his modest home, his body still aching from the fierce battle against Elder Verek. They old FART manage to get away. I couldn't finish him. He will be back I know for sure.
Meanwhile, His beasts were close by— Zoom rested with its sleek body curled tightly, Fattey floated lazily, emitting faint sparks of chaotic energy, and Foxy's newly evolved three tails flickered with fog- like energy as she stood guard, her ears twitching at the slightest noise
"Despite the stillness, Fowad couldn't shake the unease in his chest. Verek's retreat hadn't been a victory; it was a warning. He knew the rival families wouldn't stop with just one elder. They would send more powerful enemies, and soon."