The [Guild Meetings] were more or less what Sam had expected.
After his late arrival, the conversation resumed almost immediately.
The main topics revolved around the growing number of [Corrupted Rifts], and more importantly, the confirmed appearance of a [Corrupted Layer].
"I believe the daughter of the [Viper] guild leaders was inside that rift," the old man said, adjusting his glasses slowly as his eyes scanned the room.
Instantly, the attention of every person present turned to Chloe.
She flinched slightly but nodded, clearly uncomfortable under the sudden spotlight.
"Yes," she said, her voice low but steady. "Everyone was suddenly turned into these things… because of the [Black Sun]. It was terrifying."
She hesitated, then added, "But… someone helped me."
She glanced at Sam for just a brief second, barely enough for anyone to notice. Sam met her eyes, but she quickly looked away.
It was clear she hadn't said anything about him. Not his name. Not his actions. Nothing.
