The Council of Death wasted no time in making their presence known. Small skirmishes erupted on the borders of Ultima, with dark-clad benders launching surprise attacks on villages and outposts. These initial encounters were brutal and chaotic, serving as a grim reminder of the enemy's ruthlessness.

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  Bennimaru led his forces with courage and precision, repelling the attacks and fortifying the kingdom's defenses. He quickly realized that the Council of Death was unlike any enemy Ultima had faced before. Their tactics were unpredictable, and their mastery of dark bending arts gave them a dangerous advantage.