The sound of knocking echoed through the room. Knock. Knock. Knock.

"It's Gabriel," he announced from behind the door.

A response came from inside. "Come in," a voice said.

Gabriel pushed open the door, revealing a spacious room decorated with sigils of golden scales. He strode inside with confidence, heading straight for a long sofa where two other people were already seated. One was a young man with a calm face and a captivating smile, while the other was an old man with long white hair and a white robe adorned with a cross in the center.

"Greetings, Leader and Pontifex," Gabriel said, nodding respectfully to the two men.

"Welcome, Gabbie," the young man greeted him warmly. "How was your mission earlier? I'm sure you must have done well, right?"

"Leader, please don't call me that," Gabriel replied, his face slightly irritated.

The man burst out laughing. "Ahahaha, he's so cute, isn't that right, Pontifex Roman?"

The old man nodded slightly. "You are right, Master Adam."

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