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The war council began under heavy protection, a tense air enveloping the grand hall as soldiers lined the perimeter, alert and ready. Inside, Eldra stood at the entrance to welcome the attendees. 

Her gaze scanned the arriving delegations, but her attention lingered on the entrance for someone specific—someone she had personally invited but wasn't sure would come: He was none other than ZeroVeil. 

The first to arrive was Duke Dante Ven Londor, representing the kingdom of Crecork. Flanked by several officials, he walked in with measured steps, his sharp eyes taking in the surroundings. 

The Arcane Blades, the academy's elite representatives, entered separately. They were not there as allies of Crecork or any other nation they belonged to but as a neutral force tied to the Academy's interests in the impending conflict.