The room that was deep under one of Divine Academy's secondary buildings, hidden behind a fake wall that only opened after touching a specific rune pattern.
It smelled like old stone, cold metal, and incense made from relic dust.
Dim blue torches burned along the walls, releasing a faint mist that kept sound from escaping.
A long, dark table made from divine steel sat in the center, marked with shield symbols and wing-like carvings.
This was the Valkyric Faction's private war room.
Six people were seated around the table, each wearing a long white mantle with silver feathers on the shoulders.
Every one of them had a different rank displayed on their mantle through small glowing runes, showing their hierarchy.
At the head of the table sat Ardeon Val Kyris, a tall and sharp-eyed man with silver hair tied behind his back.
His eyes were cold like frozen metal, and his voice always sounded like he was giving a verdict instead of speaking.
