There was tension in Dexon Palace; King Potter sat on his throne with his personal bodyguard standing behind him. The chiefs sat before him, and Prince Liam, the King's son, was also present.
Captain Alric walked into the throne room. "I greet your majesty," he greeted, bowing deeply, "and the chiefs," added Alric, turning to the chiefs and bowing to them.
"Leave the pleasantries, Captain, and tell us what the evil prince wants," said Chief Odo with eagerness.
"Patience Odo," said King Potter before gesturing at Captain Alric to continue.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, " Captain Alric bowed again. "Prince Gregory appeared at the gate with his guard known as Bloodeye; he claimed to have a message for you, Your Majesty from the Supreme King, his father. Captain Alric explained.
"Thought at much," King Potter muttered, "where is he now?" The king asked
"He has been taken to one of the free rooms at the city wall," replied Captain Alric.
"You are treating him like a guest? What happens to locking him up in a cell?" asked Chief Odo angrily.
"Shut up, Odo," the king said angrily. Chief Odo, surprised by the king's outburst, quickly shut his mouth like he was asked to.
"You did well, Alric. Give him food and drinks. For now, you can go. I will call you back when needed," the king said.
"Yes, your majesty, " Captain Alric said and bowed before walking out of the throne room. The king then turned to his chief, "Now you can all say what you have in mind," said the king, facing Chief Odo in particular.
"Your Majesty " Chief Roland bowed "Prince Gregory will never come here with just a guard without a plan, I suggest we tread carefully"
"Exactly what I've been thinking father" Prince Liam spoke up "it is known that he went to Benin to learn how to control his mysterious power and also learn the art of war, then I believe he must have someone plan before he comes here, or he believe so much in his power "
"Your highness is definitely right," said Chief Otto, thoughtfully agreeing with Prince Liam.
"If that is so, then what do you suggest we do?" Asked King Potter
"He claimed to have a message for you from the Supreme King, We had sent a messenger to request for armistice, it might be the reply from the Supreme King he had brought", said Chief Roland
"So you suggest I hear what he has to say," Asked the King
"Yes your majesty " nodded Chief Roland
"Instead of all this stress, we could just have him kill, no matter how strong he may be we can still kill him, this will tilt the war in our side " suggested Chief Odo
"And what will happen after that?" Asked Chief Roland.
Chief Odo shrugged "The war will continue"
"Yes, the war will continue, but this time they won't take their time with us like they have been doing, the army of Tarah with come in all their fury maybe even lead by the Supreme king himself, they will break through those high walls you thought protect you and squeeze" chief Roland emphasise on the word 'squeeze' by squeezing his hand "and squeeze the life out of all of us like a tomato"
Chief Odo stared at Chief Roland as he explained what would happen if they killed Prince Gregory. He imagined all this happening, and fear gripped him. "Then the king should talk to him, and find out what message he brings" said Chief Odo.