Morris raised the corners of his mouth in an enigmatic smile and slowly said, "Of course. The Shadow Festival is our most important ritual, and it will showcase our greatest power. When the time comes, you will witness some... unforgettable sights." His words carried a faint, subtle threat that sent a chill through Hu Yuan and Huang Tingjian.
As night fell, the entire city was shrouded in darkness. Hu Yuan, Huang Tingjian, and four others gathered once more to exchange the information they had each gathered.
Hu Yuan said heavily, "The situation is worse than we imagined. The 'fire' most likely was stolen from our world." His voice was low and solemn, as if laden with endless worry and unease.
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