In another hidden corner of the world, the night hung low and heavy—like a shroud that breathed.A single lamp flickered in the room, casting a wavering, amber glow across an ancient desk. A twisted shadow stretched long upon its surface, while a man sat still before it, silent as stone.On the desk, the interface of a message remained open.The words—an anonymous invitation sent to all factions—still glimmered coldly across the screen.He stared at the lines for a long time, unmoving. His fingers trembled faintly on the table—a fragile, conflicted tremor, hovering between release and guilt. Finally, a low laugh slipped past his lips, hoarse and hollow, tinged with both madness and despair.“So… it’s come to this.”The corners of his mouth curved upward in a faint, bitter smile—mockery of himself, or perhaps of fate. But that smile broke quickly. He raised his head, eyes tracing beyond the window where the darkness pressed thickly against the glass. Far away, moonlight wandered throug
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