JACOB Dropping him instantly, Silas collapsed onto the stone floor. He gasped violently for air, clutching his bruised throat.“Meeting adjourned,” I announced coldly.Turning my back on the terrified council, I marched directly out of the chamber. I completely ignored their frantic whispers as the heavy oak doors slammed shut behind me. They were all pathetic cowards, entirely useless in a real war.That evening, the situation officially escalated beyond mere whispers.Sitting in my private study, I poured myself a thick glass of expensive bourbon. The liquor burned my throat, matching the dark, boiling anger simmering in my chest.Suddenly, the doors to my study flew wide open.Elara burst into the room. She was breathing heavily, wearing her tactical combat gear. In her right hand, she clutched a crumpled stack of thick parchment papers.“We have a massive problem,” Elara announced, marching directly to my desk.“I already dealt with the council today, Elara,” I sighed, rubbing my
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