Captive Slave 84

Chapter 84

RAND LORDVLADYA

Vladya observed as usual in silence. Despite his blood boiling and the multitude of thoughts swirling within him, his demeanor betrayed no emotion.

For five centuries, this debate had raged on. Every lord in this court well aware of his stance regarding the feral creature. Yet, Zaiper always managed to twist the narrative, suggesting Vlady was indifferent to the people's welfare, motivated solely by selfish reasons to keep the beast alive. He was accused of valuing the memory of his deceased best friend over the very lives of his people

Following Zaiper's accusation two years prior, Vladya ceased defending the issue in court. Not because he cared about Zaiper and the high lords's opinion of him, but because there was a sliver of doubt deep down.

Perhaps, just perhaps, there was a kernel of truth to Zaiper's words. Perhaps, in his heart, Vladys did prioritize saving Daemonikai over the lives of his own people. And that thought was unsettling, for despite his outward detachment, Vladya genuinely cared for his people.

"The time has come to do what is necessary," Zaiper declared, his voice carrying an air of finality. "We must kill the beast."

Lord Ottai looked at Vladya with a mixture of pity and sorrow. Vladya ignored him.

A heavy silence fell upon the court.

It was broken by the weary voice of Lord Henry, the overseer of domestic affairs, but agree to this... drastic course of action, how do we accomplish it Your previous attempts Slaying an alpha zenith's beast is nearly impossible without careful planning and execution." bondmate. "Even if we were

kill the beast proved fruitless.

"Then, we plan, and we execute," Zaiper drawled. "We begin with the Chalice. On the night of the eclipse moon, we perform the ritual to draw the beast out. We will all be weakened, yes, but so will the beast."

The proposal was met with a chorus of disapproval. The ritual was dangerous. They would all be left exposed and defenseless to unforeseen complications that may arise during the elimination.

The trauma of the last eclipse moon was still fresh in their minds, and the people would undoubtedly resist any attempt to hasten its arrival. It was one thing to know the night of darkness and helplessness was coming it was quite another to willingly summon it. Arguments erupted, swaying back and forth in a heated and protracted debate.

best option. We shall use every weapon at our disposal to subdue the beast. Scented leaves from the forest of Abadin, daggers infused with dragonblood, iron shards,

of murmurs swept through the court. The overseer of military affairs rose to his feet once more, his voice heavy with doubt. "Are we truly to use such lethal poisons on the grand king? It seems...

agree with Lord Jakal," Grand Lord Ottai finally spoke. "We cannot go to such extremes. Not when it

Zaiper admitted. "But we must make the tough decisions

conflicting opinions and anxieties

however, remained silent, a tempest raging beneath his cold features. His fists

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palms. The beast within him stirred closer to the surface,

rage.

potent he could almost taste it on his tongue. He wanted to tear them limb from bnb, starting with Zaiper.

remains.

descent into feral madness. Vladyaknew it well If he surrendered to this consuming darkness, there might be no coming back. He might not be able to shift back to his humani form afterwards. Yet,

him.

Kill

way the room took on a

announced as he stood. He

unwavering resolve in Oual's eyes made it clear

and steered him

prepared to use

the prying eyes of the court as they made their way to the backroom. Once there, he shoved Vladya against the wall, his voice tight with

it," he ordered, his eyes filled with

lengthened further, a menacing growl rumbling in his

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