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Chapter 239: Ragnarok

Penulis: Fuyingwen
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-14 22:59:51

The silence on the roof of the Sterling Tower didn't last. It was broken not by a roar, but by a hum—a low, discordant vibration that seemed to emanate from the very air itself.

High above the bleeding city, the holographic projection of the Fenrir Council flickered. It wasn't a single face. It was a triumvirate of shadows, three figures seated at a high table, their features obscured by digital static. They looked less like gods and more like a board of directors deciding to liqui
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