Chapter 326

• After the impressive display from the Inferno Consortium, the announcements kept coming with a new wave of prestigious contributions. Next up was Arcane Sanctum, the city’s most renowned medical research institute. They sent a collection of rare, highly sought-after botanical extracts century-old medicinal herbs and delicate snow lilies known for their healing properties. These weren’t mere gifts but valuable commodities prized in elite health and wellness circles.
• Following them was the Tideborn Syndicate, a powerful trade network famous for its rare luxury goods. Their offering was a dazzling array of treasures, with Mystic Pearls as the centerpiece three jars of the finest pearls ever harvested, accompanied by exquisite gemstones meticulously packed into three ornate boxes. The Tideborn Syndicate was clearly intent on outshining the Inferno Consortium.
• In the crowd of observers, I noticed Viola’s expression tighten, her composure faltering with each new announcement. The steady stream of lavish gifts and endorsements unsettled her, and I saw her tremble as the list grew longer the mounting support for me impossible to ignore.