Chapter 90 Echoes of War

The return of the Harbinger sent a wave of excitement and anticipation through the combined city of Volta and the Luminants. News of the ambassador's encounter with the Umbra spread like wildfire, igniting a spark of hope within the populace. The notion of a potential alliance, pen_spark however fragile, offered a stark contrast to the looming threat of war that had gripped their world. Cyrus, Elara, and Anya Jr. found themselves thrust into the spotlight. Their discovery of the ancient weapon and their participation in the mission to the void had positioned them as key figures in the unfolding events. They were summoned to a joint council meeting, tasked with briefing the Luminant elders and Volta commanders on the details of their encounter. As Cyrus recounted the harrowing journey and the tense negotiations with the enigmatic Umbra, a hush fell over the chamber. The council members, their faces etched with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension, listened intently. "The Umbra a