When the last member finished introducing themselves, Kaiser swept his gaze across the room. The dim lighting of the underground chamber contrasted with the palpable tension that already reigned.
"Since we are all introduced, let's begin," he said in a deep voice that echoed against the walls.
He paused, letting his words hang in the air before continuing.
"This meeting has a specific purpose: to discuss the demonic mana that has recently spread across several regions."
Everyone here had witnessed this wave of corrupting energy.
"What you call 'demonic mana' is in reality nothing more than a rift rupture," Kaiser explained.
"That's where the monsters we've fought all these years came from," Ragnar interjected.
"Exactly," Kaiser confirmed. "And the rift broke open because of one single thing."
He locked eyes with each person present, one by one.
"The Key of Solomon. The unique grimoire that allows the summoning of demons on Earth."
