At least—
Not everyone could see through him.
Soon they reached the entrance of the Villa.
As they stepped inside—
The interior of the Villa unfolded before them.
It was massive.
A fusion of ancient grandeur and sci-fi technology, like a secret castle built for a ruler beyond time.
Glowing circuits ran along the walls, pulsing with faint energy. Hovering orbs illuminated the vast hall. The floors gleamed like polished obsidian, reflecting the towering pillars that stretched toward the ceiling.
Crowds filled the space.
Some faces were familiar. Many were not.
Max's gaze swept across the room.
He immediately recognized the leaders of the five major guilds—each standing with their own geniuses.
On the other side—
The Thorne Family. The Ashford Family.
From the Blade Family, he spotted Emily and Allen—the only ones he knew.
But from the Evernight Family—
No one.