The gigantic underground chamber began to move again after the judge's announcement. The brief moment of relative calm vanished almost immediately as thousands of participants began to walk toward the central region of the colossal structure. The sound of footsteps echoed continuously through the environment as priests rearranged magical formations near the large main platform.
Victor slowly rose from the base of the black column, observing the movement around him. Grace remained close to him for a few seconds before also beginning to walk away without saying anything more. The conversation between the two had ended naturally, without the need for a formal conclusion.
The judge waited on the elevated platform surrounded by several Valentine Family officers. Unlike before, there was no longer any attempt to turn this into a public spectacle. The man seemed tired. Irritated, too.
And honestly?
Understandable.
Half of the headquarters had almost turned to ruins a few hours earlier.
