In a forgotten chamber that rested deep below the castle created during the Great War, the council sat together quietly waiting for their longest standing member and leader Cyrus Vangrove to begin tonight's meeting. The room was covered entirely with white luminescent tile giving the room a bright appearance despite being underground. The eleven council members sat in simple wooden chairs surrounding a smooth white table that sat in the center of the room.
"We are here to discuss the excellent opportunity that Bella Nordin has given us" Cyrus spoke in a deep clear authoritative voice that was unexpected from someone of his old age.
"Our original plan was to blame the attack on the Unik and haul a few in for execution but I think Ms. Nordin will be a much easier and effective scapegoat." He spoke warmly a small smile resting on his lips.
"I don't know Cyrus if we blame the Unik the citizens will want blood we can sentence them to death and no one would bat an eye but we can't just kill the girl" Jacob cautioned hesitantly looking around the table for support.
"Why not?" All eyes turned to look at Alan a member known for his cold demeanor and keen intellect. "We can employ Mr. Rixton to slip into her cell he will use his ability to persuade Ms. Nordin to commit suicide." He suggested in an almost bored tone playing with a tendril of his long inky black hair.
"That lunatic woman assaulted my poor boy for giving her worthless ass the time of day If she ends up in a bag I'm all for it." Michael Folton groused a heavy scowl creasing his thick blonde mustache.
"I agree if we kill the girl the girl we speed up our schedule and we can move forward to phase two of the plan." Veronica supplied coolly nodding in agreement.
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves" Rose warned narrowing her green eyes at Veronica in irritancy. "My team is still working on a way to disperse the agent through a wider radius and we have yet to create a successful antidote for the serum, every test subjects have either died or mutated."
"We will supply you with more test subjects" Cyrus ensured her. "As long as you understand we need it ready in time for the Prince's coronation in three months, the three most influential royal families will be in attendance for the coronation and the entire city will be crowded in front of the palace steps this will be our best chance to disperse the gas."
"I understand the stakes just like everyone else in this room Cyrus but I can't force results". Rose explained her expression hard.
"I can do it but..." Rose paused tilting her head in thought for a moment "I would like a sample of Ms. Nordon's blood before Mr. Rixton deals with her or possibly afterward if her death is messy her immunity to the gas is very intriguing and may aid in the development of an antidote".
"Very well, soon the entire city will be at our mercy, we will supply the antidote to those willing to submit to our rule and finally bring Sadona the power and status it was always meant to have" Cyrus spoke proudly a sinister smile spread across his face.
"So, are we all in agreement concerning the employment of Mr. Rixon to deal with Ms. Nordin?" Cyrus questioned looking at each council member.
Everyone nodded murmuring sounds of agreement.
"He is currently doing some work for me in Suma but I can have him here within five days" Celeste informed them reclining in her chair her signature belly shirt riding up. Alan rose an eyebrow at her but everyone seemed content to wait five days. With nothing left to discuss everyone rose from their seats and began to leave.They each left through separate exits that lead to discreet corners of the palace that were rarely patrolled. No one wanted to risk being discovered by a wandering palace spy.
But unknown to everyone there was not one but two spies already in their midst.
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So the elders want to gas everyone and kill their world's most influential leaders so they can rule with absolute power. Just felt like I needed to sum that up.
Hope you enjoyed that little look into the sinister plans of the Council.
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