A solemn silence fell upon everyone in the longhouse. The implications were clear, and the weight of them settled heavily in their hearts.
If Antorus had been the only one corrupted by the alien power, then perhaps there was still hope—his death might have ended the threat. But if the corruption had spread to others, hidden deep within Valhalla, then things were far more dire.
And the worst part was that even the Empress, a Lord, could not sense the presence of the alien influence unless they were actively using its power. That meant these entities could slip unnoticed into the most sacred halls and powerful institutions of Valhalla.
