The tension in the city had reached a boiling point. The new coalition, built on fear and the desire to return to the old ways, had begun to unravel the fabric of the city. Lysander and Kylie had been preparing for this moment for months, but nothing could truly prepare them for the depth of the divide that was now threatening to tear the city apart.

The former political leader, once an ally in their efforts, had become the face of the opposition. His words echoed in the media, ...