ACCIDENTAL ACCIDENT

XXXIV. Meeting Adjourned

"But, what if gawa-gawa noya lang ang lahat ng sinasabi niya para malaya silang makagalaw sa ating teritoryo?"

"I agree, maybe the marks were fake," said by another.

Jace, always the strategist, knew we couldn't take Dia's words at face value. He suggested, "We need to consult the ancient texts from the royal library. They contain detailed accounts of the Abyssal King and his vessels. If Dia's characteristics and the circumstances of her discovery align with the descriptions in the texts, it could lend credibility to her claim."

The importance of verifying Dia's claims was paramount. If she indeed was a vessel for the Abyssal King, it meant that our enemy was much closer than we had imagined. It would change the entire course of our strategy, making our situation more urgent and dangerous. Moreover, it could potentially give us an advantage - having a vessel in our custody could provide us with valuable insights into the abyss and its plans. However, if Dia's claims were false, it could mean a trap or a diversion tactic by the abyss. Either way, we needed to ascertain the truth to plan our next move effectively.

The Lord of Drewis Land, a burly man with a fiery temper, slammed his fist on the table, pabibo din ito minsan tuwing may ganap sa palasyo. "She must be killed!" he roared, pointing a finger at Dia. "She's an ally of our enemy!"

His words echoed around the room, causing a ripple of murmurs among the aristocrats. The room was divided, some nodding in agreement with the Lord, others looking unsure.

Jace was the first to speak up against him. "Killing Dia would be a mistake," he said, his voice calm but firm. "She's more valuable to us alive."

The Lord of Drewis Land scoffed, "But why, Demon King?"

"Because she's a vessel," I chimed in, sitting next to Jace. "She possesses unique powers, powers that we are yet to fully understand. She could provide us with invaluable insights into the abyss and its plans."

"Not to mention," Jace added, "If what she said is true, killing her would only result in the Abyssal King's resurrection in another vessel. We'd be back to square one."

The room fell silent as the aristocrats considered our words. The Lord of Drewis Land sat back, his face a mask of contemplation. The debate was far from over, but we had managed to sow a seed of doubt. And in this game of strategy and survival, every small victory counted. As expected, wala talaga silang magagawa kapag si Jace na ang nagsuggest."

With a heavy sigh, the King stood up, his gaze sweeping over the room filled with tense faces. "We will adjourn for now," he announced, his voice echoing through the grand hall. "Take this time to consider everything that's been said. We will reconvene tomorrow to decide our course of action."

With that, the room slowly began to empty, the aristocrats leaving in small groups, their faces reflecting the gravity of the situation. Jace and I were among the last to leave, our minds heavy with the weight of the impending challenge. As we walked out of the grand hall, I couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. The battle against the abyss was far from over, and the road ahead seemed more treacherous than ever. But for now, we had a brief respite. A chance to regroup, rethink, and prepare for the storm that was sure to come.