Chapter Seventy Eight

Ruby:

Upon hearing those words, my head turned abruptly towards the entrance, where a man I had never seen before stood with an air of authority and confidence.

His eyes were multicoloured, giving his gaze an intense, soul-piercing quality that made me feel as though he could read my very being.

His aura was unlike anything I had ever encountered, yet he felt strangely familiar, as if I had known him all my life. It seemed crazy to even think that.

His clothing was regal, but it was his bearing that truly set him apart. His slow movements exuded confidence and power, leaving no doubt that he held a position of immense influence.

Could he be the chief spirit judge? It seemed unlikely, yet as my gaze swept across the whole room, the fear emanating from everyone confirmed my suspicion.

The elders and everyone else in the room kept their heads bowed, their silence indicating the newcomer's high status. The guards who held me hesitated briefly before stepping back, releasing me from their