"Well, I suppose we're all here to update each other on our situations," Harvey said, his voice steady but low. "So I'll go first."
He leaned forward, resting both arms on the round table. The tension in the room thickened instantly.
"We encountered fifteen members of the Cerebus Guild," he continued. "The ambush went according to plan, at least in the beginning. But their strength… it was far greater than we anticipated."
A heavy silence followed.
"There were losses," Harvey said finally. "On the Dark Guild's side and among our allies. Unfortunately, the War Magus, as well as the rest of your men, " He looked toward Alen and Varkos. ", they didn't make it."
The air left the room. No one spoke for several long seconds. The news was expected, everyone knew this mission came with risk, but hearing it said aloud still struck like a blade.
