With their constant and skillful intervention they managed to dismiss every plan devices against them. It was one such plan, cooked up by the demons that accidentally triggered their wits, revealing the unknown force...
In the court room of hell...
CRASH!!
" LORD ALEXIUS!! LORD ALEXUIS!! LORD ALEXUIS!! HOW IS IT THAT EVERYTIME WE DECIVE A PLAN AGAINST THOSE GODS, LORD ALEXUIS MANAGES TO RUIN IT ?? HOW?? " King Hegor roared, unable to contain his anger anymore. He was literally boiling with rage as he glared down the trembling soldier.
The entire court was dead silent. None dared to make a peep much less say a word. They were too afraid of King Hegor's temper and even more afraid of his punishment. After all, he was the ruler of hell for nothing.
Even so, the courtiers did agree with King Hegor. It was a absolute mystery for the residents of hell as to how Lord Alexuis always managed to escape and protect the gods as well as the universes against their atmost secret plans.
" There's no point roaring at this soldier, Father. " The one to break the intense silence was Prince Dai. " It's clear that there's a mole admist us. "
" I.. I do agree with Prince Dai, my king. " The general said regretfully. " There's no other explanation as to how even with the boon of The Great Arcruz, we had to face such a shameful defeat. "
" Bravo General!!! Bravo!!! " The joy and excitement of King Hegor's compliment scared the wits out of the general and infuriated Prince Dai as well. ' You idot!! ' he glared and quickly cooked up a plan or else there was no saving of that general now.
" Calm down, Father... I have a plan. "
" Yes, you most certainly do!! ONLY TO EMBARRASS ME FURTHER!! " King Hegor scoffed sarcastically.
Prince Dai forced himself to not roll his eyes. He was all too familiar with his father's irrational attitude when angry and was now fed up of it.
On the contrary, inside the farthest pillar of the court room, a very certain ' mole ' was having the laugh of his life as he watched King Hegor and his childishness like a comedy movie.
Once Lady Arika had asked Lord Alexuis how he managed to stay unaffected by the intense situation. What Lord Alexuis answered in reply astounded them all.
" My inspiration comes from King Hegor. The more you infuriate him ; the stupider he becomes. It's a must watch stress buster. "
Eons passed but, that reply still remained fresh in their minds to this day.
It was a fitting reply given that King Hegor had faced many accidents and mishaps due to his unchecked rage giving others the opportunity to exploit him just like Lord Alexuis.
" Father please!! Just hear me out.. " Prince Dai pleaded.
Before King Hegor could reply, one of courtier picked up courage and stopped him. " Don't Prince Dai!! Don't forget, we still don't know who or where this mole is?? Discussing your plan in open will only lead to another failure. "
It was a genuine warning therefore, even the other courtiers agreed and voiced their concerns.
" I understand what you mean. And I guarantee that things are gonna be different this time. "
Prince Dai's daring statement caused a massive commotion amongst the excited courtiers.
" Different how?? No matter what we try Lord Alexuis always manages to break through.." asked one of the courtier.
" I agree...And with this ' mole ' thing, even formulating plans have become a risky business. " added another.
" Not to mention Lord Marvolio has turn in favour of Lord Alexuis, when he was the one who suggested us to seek help from The Great Arcruz. " reminded the general.
" Yes, I know. That's why this time instead of going against the gods of the heaven I intend to attack Seantis. "
" HAVE YOU TOTALLY LOST IT, DAI??? " King Hegor, who until now was silently listening to the discussion suddenly erupted. " We can't get hold to those useless gods there and you want to attack Seantis.. That's your brilliant plan to get us all killed??? "
" Father please... I know what I'm saying. " Prince Dai tried to reason. " Just think about it for a moment, when we corner the gods they seek help from Lord Alexuis but, if we directly attack Lord Alexuis then he won't be able to get any help from the gods. "
The court room buzzed with commotion again.
" What about Lord Marvolio?? " one of the courtiers prompted. " What will we do if he steps in?? "
" Lord Marvolio is no threat to us. He is the destoryer therefore, he is not allowed to participate in battles unless otherwise. Thus, even when cornered Lord Alexuis won't be able to seek anyone for help. "
Prince Dai's eyes twinkled with a gleam like that of a tiger staking it's prey. His confidence was rubbing off on others too. Still, the general wasn't yet convinced.
" My apologies Prince Dai, but given that we have mole amongst us, this plan could be well considered a gone case. Also, do you really think that we will be able to corner Lord Alexuis?? "
" Yes we will, General!! " Prince Dai's confidence felt somewhat unnatural.
" How?? Everytime we strike, Lord Alexuis beats us to our bones!! " It was King Hegor this time.
Still, Prince Dai wasn't least bit bothered as he answered. " I agree with you. However, have you ever given it a thought as to why he did so?? "
"...." Not just King Hegor and the general but, the entire court room fell into the pits of a silence spell.
Prince Dai with smrik as he continued. " If you analyse Lord Alexuis's course of action then you'll know that his main purpose is to stop an all out war in the creation all cost. If we hit his cause ; we directly hit him. As for the mole, it doesn't matter even if Lord Alexuis knows about our this plan because there's nothing he can do about it. "
It was a bold statement coming from the young prince yet, it was pretty convincing. Because at the end of the day that was their main purpose.
" Very well then, since you're the one who cooked this plan you'll be the one to lead as well. But know this, I'll not accept another failure. " King Hegor's last words were clearly an open threat and not an empty one at that.
" I won't disappoint you, Father. That I promise. " With that said Prince Dai left the uproared court room. Everyone excitedly began to discuss the possibilities of Prince Dai's new plan and various useful strategies. for the upcoming battle.
" What are you trying to pull off, Dai?? What?? " King Hegor saw his son's retreating figure with concern. His parental instincts told him that something was wrong.
Something was amiss....
And even Lord Alexuis had to admit, he wasn't wrong.....