Chapter 241
As they stood there, enveloped in their shared grief, Jonas returned Informing him of the gathered council members. Erik released his wife, his face a mask of resolve as he walked out of the office with Jonas.
Getting to the palace room, Erik sat down "let me first start by apologizing of my absence on the court, the last time we left off was when we learnt of the possible danger in our home"
"I am sure you all have noticed, a few missing members are not available. This is only because of two things which is, they have been killed Under Silas attack or because we recently learned of them being compromised".
Seeing the court surprised faces, Erik spoke to make it clearer "They weren’t comprised willingly, a lot of them don’t even know they are comprised and has become Silas puppet"
"For the past month, I have been looking for a way to solve our current problem and I finally did after a few sleepless night with my son"
Erik paused, letting his words sink in. The council members looked at each other, a mix of shock and concern etched on their faces. He could see the worry in their eyes, the dawning realization of the gravity of the situation.
"I understand this is difficult to accept," Erik continued, his voice steady. "But we must face this reality head-on. The parasites have infiltrated our ranks, and we have no choice but to take drastic measures to protect our kingdom."
One of the council members, a middle-aged woman with a determined expression, stood up. "Your Majesty, what exactly is the plan? How do we root out those compromised, without causing panic or harm to the innocents?"
Erik nodded, appreciating her directness. "We have developed a series of magical sensors that can detect the unique energy signature of the parasite. These sensors have been strategically placed throughout the kingdom. When activated, they will reveal the locations of the infected."