My Tenth Ordeal Of The Dusk

The meeting concluded on a decisive note.

There was no lingering doubt, no further arguments. The conclusion had been clear—Ishmael's presence carried uncertainties, but for now, all that needed to be done was to keep her under watch.

And seeing how Viviane didn't really elaborate further, I could see that it might be related to how she deformed into some source of an abyssal being back then in the confined guest room.

Seeing that she still transformed, it meant that a mere observational Cognitive Engine won't be enough. As such, we began placing a Duolos vessel on numerous points of the Landship to ensure that there were no corners leaving a blind spot.

With that, my confidantes, Erika, and Primus all dispersed back to their duties.

And then—

Night fell.