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.

abandon the eclipse moon plan. Instead, we rely on the next 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, and firearms loaded with poisoned bullets. Combined, these will significantly weaken, if not outright

swept through the court. The overseer of military affairs rose to his feet once more, his voice heavy with doubt. "Are we truly

Ottai finally spoke. "We cannot go to

tough decisions if we are to emerge from this battle alive. This is

debate raged on, a maelstrom of conflicting opinions and anxieties swirling through the

his cold features. His fists clenched so tightly

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him stirred closer to the surface, and

a dark rage. A

almost taste it on his tongue. He wanted to tear them

remains.

be no coming back. He might not be able

him.

Would. Kill

blood. Judging by the way

Grand Lord Ottai announced as he stood. He strode

but the unwavering resolve in Oual's eyes made

and steered him

was prepared to

made their way to the backroom. Once there, he shoved Vladya against the

he ordered, his eyes

lengthened further, a menacing

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