"Is this all the information the mercenaries have gathered?" asked the council head name Alaric. He's both the council head and a King. He assumed the position by being the most powerful king of all the council kingdom. 
"Yes, your highness." his assistant answered.
"These aren't enough. There's not enough information about Kronos' half human son. There was not even information about his ability. To think we lost half of our men. The council members won't be happy about this." He was visibly disappointed.
"Unfortunately there is someone in their group that's more powerful than Velvet. He's able to erase people's memories. They erased everything about Niccolo and his ability." Explained his assistant.
"But I thought we have people that can restore it."
"We tried doing that but it seems like those mercenaries are telling the truth about them being shown mercy by their group. It was the devil and the angel that beat them."
"But you don't believe that." confirm the council head.
"No, because half of them survived. The devil and the angel are too smart not to annihilate all of them. And the death of half of the team is a bit suspicious."
"So you're telling me they're lying to us." 
"It's not the angel and the devil that killed them. They were poisoned. And the only one that has that ability is within the group we sent. Nagid and his core group just tried to betray us." The assistant concluded.
"You know I hate traitors. But you said we can't punish them because of  Velvet. She is loyal to Nagid. She won't have any reason to stay here if we kill him. Why are we keeping her alive again?" 
"Because we're waiting for her real power to awaken. Once she discovers her power the council especially you will be unstoppable."
"Is she more powerful than Kronos' son?"
"No but her power of prophecy once awakened will give us a huge advantage along with your other power."
"Well I do have another problem. The council meeting is next full moon but with the mercenaries' failure to at least gather relevant information those members will be on my neck again."
"Don't worry about that, your highness. We've already made sure that half of the council still supports you. And besides you're the strongest council head in history. they would not dare attack you openly. Even if all those that oppose you tried to band together they won't be able to beat you. And besides sir you have me. You know I will always be loyal to you. 
"You I will always trust. But the council members I don't trust any of them. The only reason they're loyal to me is because I have dirt on them. I don't like the idea that half of them want to kick me out. I want full control." 
"What do you want me to do?"
"Is there a way to get rid of all those whose plan to oppose me again and replace them with groups loyal to me?" He asked.
"We've already planted spies in all of their households. Just say the word. But Killing all of them in one go will not be easy. And their allies will know it's you."
"And so? I have to find a way to inflict fear in their heart so that they won't dare to oppose me."
"How about killing their leader instead?" Suggest by the assistant.
"Who leads those traitors in the council?"
"I'm assuming it's Zale. He's the strongest and he's the one who has the guts to openly ridicule your leadership."
The head council hesitated a little hearing the name.
"I made his family powerful and now he's opposing me. What an ungrateful bastard. But he's too strong. We'll need at least a battalion of powerful mercenaries to kill him. And with most of them trying to find Kronos' son, it's impossible to get rid of him now."
"How about the weakest? The king of Alabasta."
"What's the point of targeting the weakest? How about Zhulic the rascal, let's target him. He's in the middle of the pact and his loyalty lies with Zale. If we can't kill Zale might as well get rid of his allies." 
"That's a good idea, your highness. Who should we send to kill him?" 
"Send Nagid and his group. Kill Zhulic before the council meeting takes place to send a message. Tell Nagid if he fails again I will send him to Tartarus. He doesn't want to be in the pit of hell." 
"I will inform him of the mission," said his loyal assistant. They were both so busy plotting that they didn't notice a man that just quietly enter the room. They didn't care to close the door earlier.
"What mission? Are you planning to kill me Alaric? You know I can't be killed easily." said the man smiling sarcastically.
"What are you doing at the chamber? The council meeting is still next week." ask the council head."
"I miss this place so I came to visit. I was looking for the main hall but this place is so big that I got lost and ended up here. He just said casually
"What made you think you're welcome here?" The assistant interjected.
I used to be friends with your boss if you forget.
"You're a traitor Zale. I don't dine with traitors."
"Who told you that? Your  assistant? You're a king and the council head but you listen to a leech?"
"What do you want, Zale?" He said dismissively
"I know your plan, Alaric. You want to get rid of the council. I know you're strong but can you take all of us by yourself? And even if you win in the end, you would be too weak to continue your reign and you will fall victim to other kingdoms that are not members of the council. You want to take that risk?"
"You think I'm stupid? I'm not the one burging in enemy territory. I could kill you right here right now for insubordination and slander. Accusing me of wanting the council to dissolve."
"I'm a council member I'm not your enemy. But I guess I'm not welcome here. I'm sorry to disturb your peace then. I should go now. Let's just see each other again in the next council gathering."
"Abdal show Zale the way out we don't want him to get lost again."
"Yes your highness. This way sir." The assistant Abdal didn't even look Zale's way. Zale just follow him. He didn't even protest. 
When both are out of ear shot Zale suddenly stopped walking and say. 
"I know it's you." 
"Pardon sir." Abdal acting obtuse.
"Youre the one that turned Alaric against me."
"I don't know what you're saying your highness."
"I'm not stupid so you can't fool me. I don't know where you came from or how you worm your way into his consciousness but you will be found out soon." 
"I don't know what you're talking about sir. I'm just a lowly servant that's loyal to my king."
Zale suddenly grab his neck. " I know you can't be killed so I won't even try. But youre not immune to pain. If you target one of my men or any of the council member. I will make sure you wish youre dead."
"I don't know what you're talking about. But I assure you sir. I'm just doing my job. I don't have any bad intention." 
Zale let go of him. 
"As I said I'm no fool. You better make sure that your king stay in power and in good health because I will find a way to get rid of you no matter what. You may have succeeded to turn him against me but I won't turn my back on him."