54. System's reward and confrontation

AT THE SAME TIME

ISABELLA'S POINT OF VIEW:

The ballroom, already filled with whispers and uncertain energy, suddenly stilled. The soft, almost imperceptible chime of the system echoed once again, louder this time, vibrating through the room. There was no mistaking it this was something big. For a brief moment, the space felt as though it held its breath. Then, as if the air itself cracked with the weight of destiny, the system's announcement rang out a message.

"Recognition complete."System said.