Chapter 152: The Mastermind, the Voodoo Sect Master

The headquarters of the Stridora Martial Alliance was an imposing structure, a fusion of ancient architecture and modern fortification nestled in the city's most affluent district. It stood as a monument to power, a place from which edicts were issued and fates were decided. But as Aiden Smith stepped through its massive, unguarded gates, the only thing he felt was a profound and unsettling silence. The air, usually crackling with the energy of trained warriors, was still and heavy. The scent...