[: 3rd POV :]
The moment the words Faction of Vahl'Zareth left Daniel's mouth...
Every ruler became stunned.
King Reja's eyes widened slightly.
The Elven Queen froze where she stood.
Even the usually composed Vampire King looked genuinely surprised.
For several long seconds...
No one spoke.
Finally, King Reja broke the silence.
"...A faction?"
His voice carried both disbelief and uncertainty.
Daniel nodded calmly.
"That's right."
"Our organization is known as the Faction of Vahl'Zareth."
The rulers looked at one another.
The Dragon Queen was the first to speak.
"...Lord Daniel..."
"Forgive my question..."
"But..."
"...Is this the same faction that the Will of the Universe announced not long ago?"
Daniel did not hide the truth.
"Yes."
"It is."
The simple answer exploded like thunder inside everyone's minds.
"W...What?"
The Giant King stumbled backward.
"The announcement..."
"It was yours?"
The Fairy Queen covered her tiny mouth in shock.
"I thought..."
