Did it matter whether Donnila, the nominal leader, was present or not? Not really. With his irresponsible attitude, he would only smooth things over and play peacemaker anyway. Perhaps without his involvement, this meeting could proceed more efficiently and smoothly. After all, everyone present was a Legendary powerhouse; no one needed a nominal superior to help them make the "right" decision.
Thus, after Karam had explained the distribution of the Abyssal Rifts in detail, the fourteen attendees, Punk included, no longer cared whether the tardy "Star Wolf" was present. They silently turned their gazes toward the "Valkyrie," Ibefil, who had stepped forward, and quietly waited for her to explain what kind of life-or-death crisis the Kalamus Empire now faced.
Even without much questioning, everyone could more or less guess what crises lay before such a vast empire...
"Greetings, fellow countrymen. I am Ibefil-Marta, the 'Valkyrie' who travels the Astral Plane in the name of justice and kindness. I believe that throughout the Kalamus Empire's struggle against the demons, every righteous person present has never slackened in saving the innocent and pitiful people. At this moment, a radiance belonging solely to goodness has gathered across the Faerun plane as never before! Although the continuous invasion of Abyssal Demons and the approaching footsteps of Winter Season have brought us ever more difficulties, our struggle against evil must not falter. No matter what hardships and toil await us, we must carve our way through thorns and press onward."
Stepping forward in a dashing suit of women's armor, Ibefil proclaimed her will with the impassioned tone of many charismatic spiritual leaders. Even though many of the Legendary powerhouses present were far stronger than her, Miss Valkyrie remained neither humble nor overbearing throughout her speech.
Then, beneath the complicated gazes of the crowd, Ibefil projected