Chapter 133: Disunity

The air crackled with unspoken accusations. Amelia stood toe-to-toe with Xylo, her face a mask of anger and disappointment. Nadia, her arms crossed, watched the tense exchange unfold, her sharp mind already racing with possibilities. "Sympathized with their concerns?" Amelia spat, her voice laced with disbelief. "Their concerns are about starting a war! They were going to attack innocent people!" Xylo, his shoulders slumped in defeat, mumbled a weak defense. "I…I believed a strong Voryn presence was necessary. A show of force to maintain respect." Amelia scoffed. "Respect isn't earned through threats, Xylo. It's earned through trust and cooperation. You've undermined everything we've worked for." A heavy silence descended upon the room, broken only by the soft hum of the Voryn technology embedded in the walls. Nadia, sensing the need for a different approach, stepped forward. "Alright, let's back up a bit," she said, her voice calm and measured. "Xylo, why didn't y