As Sophia stepped into the inner circle of the Lancaster Estate, the grandeur of the main house loomed ahead like a silent titan.
Ornate pillars framed the mansion's structure, and elegant sculptures lined the walkway leading to the grand oak doors. The air felt heavier here—carried by the weight of legacy, power, and expectation.
She didn't pause as she reached a familiar door down the east corridor—her father's private study.
Mounted just beside it was a sleek, silver scanner. She leaned in as it glowed softly, reading the contours of her face.
A faint click followed.
The door slid open silently.
Inside, the scent of old leather, fine whiskey, and scorched ozone filled the air. Books lined every wall, neatly ordered in polished mahogany shelves.
Behind a wide blackwood desk sat Richard Lancaster, otherwise known in the world of heroes as Detonatus—a Level 8 Overlord renowned for his ability explosive energy manipulation.
