In a hidden room within one of Makazhar's towering buildings, a quiet but serious gathering was underway. The space was large yet dim, lit only by a bluish hue from overhead neon lamps. Carved stone walls bore ancient symbols, and shelves lined with thick tomes and old documents loomed in the shadows.
At the center stood a massive round table of dark wood, encircled by twelve chairs. On one side of the wall hung a gilded nameplate: 'Southeast Asian Spiritual Combat Association'
People began to assemble, taking their seats around a long steel table. Among them were representatives from Makazhar's various martial arts dojos and magician communities—including Rina—a rank B Martial Artist, and her dojo master, Bahar—a rank A Martial Artist. Another familiar face stood at the head of the gathering: Elder Rayapati—a rank S Magician, who had once supported Al when the incident with Idham occurred.
