Hagen felt the weight of all eyes in the room as he processed the implications of the King's order.
"How large will the group I lead be, my King?" he asked, his voice remaining steady despite the magnitude of what was being asked of him.
"Thirty of our best," Coleoran responded without hesitation. "Elite soldiers, each with multiple abyssal contracts. This isn't a mission for numbers, Hagen. This is a mission for our elite."
Lord Bloodwyn leaned forward.
"Why so many to sweep a manifestation zone? I understand it's important but... Reports suggest the affected area is relatively small... Shouldn't we prioritize our strength at the bridge?"
The King exchanged a glance with Lord Ravenspire before responding, and Hagen noticed the tension that passed between them.
