"Matthew, I just got some news. The ten members sent to Ithmeria have all gone missing and are presumed dead," David said, his voice carrying a mix of concern and frustration. It had been years since Dark Wings had faced any serious threat.

After all, with a reputation like theirs, no one would be foolish enough to challenge them.

Yet now, someone seemed brazen enough to take that risk.

"Have Thane handle it," Matthew replied, spinning his pen with a look of intense anger ...