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After all twelve Team Captains had entered the meeting hall, the noisy atmosphere gradually quieted down.
The meeting room was massive. Dark metallic walls enclosed the space, while countless digital screens displayed battlefield reports, casualty lists, Vampire movement routes, and Hunter Territory maps.
At the center stood a long black conference table, with each seat representing one Hunter Team. At the head of the table sat Mist King himself.
The moment everyone settled into their seats, the atmosphere grew heavy. Even the usually playful Carol stopped joking around. She leaned lazily against her chair, twirling a pen between her fingers.
