I'm The Devil - Chapter 186

Chapter 186: Mabel Is Working With Cain

The surviving member of the Celestial Council stumbled into the grand chamber where the high-ranking members awaited his report. His breath came in ragged gasps, his body battered and bruised from the confrontation with Cain and Mabel.

The council members turned to face him as he entered, their expressions a mix of concern and anticipation. They knew that something had gone wrong, and they awaited his words with bated breath.

“What happened?” demanded Lord Aurelius, his voice sharp with urgency.

The survivor took a moment to catch his breath before speaking, his voice strained with exertion. “It was Cain,” he began, his words echoing through the chamber. “He and Mabel… they ambushed us. We were no match for their power.”

A murmur of disbelief rippled through the council chamber as the gravity of the situation sank in. They had underestimated Cain and Mabel, and now they were paying the price for their arrogance.

“What of the others?” demanded Seraphina, her eyes narrowing with concern.

The survivor shook his head, his expression grim. “They didn’t make it,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. “Cain and Mabel… they left no survivors.”

The council members exchanged troubled glances, realizing the severity of the situation they now faced. Cain and Mabel had proven themselves to be formidable adversaries, and they would need to regroup and strategize if they had any hope of defeating them.

As the survivor finished his report, a heavy silence settled over the chamber, broken only by the sound of labored breathing and the distant echoes of battle. The council members knew that they had a difficult road ahead of them, but they were determined to overcome this setback and emerge victorious in the end.

As Celeste listened to the report from the survivor, her mind raced with a tumult of thoughts and emotions. Amidst the urgency of the situation, a flicker of recognition sparked within her consciousness.

Mabel.

The name reverberated in Celeste’s mind, stirring memories of their shared history together. She remembered the young woman she had once considered a friend.

But now, faced with the reality of Mabel’s involvement in the recent events, Celeste couldn’t ignore the twinge of betrayal that pierced her heart. She had trusted Mabel, and relied on her to aid in their mission, only to discover that she had allied herself with the very enemy they sought to defeat.

As Celeste grappled with this revelation, a storm of conflicting emotions raged within her. Anger, disappointment, and a profound sense of loss mingled with a gnawing sense of determination to set things right.

But even as she vowed to confront Mabel and Cain once more, Celeste couldn’t shake the undercurrent of doubt that lingered in her mind. She knew that facing them would be fraught with danger and uncertainty and that their reunion would be anything but straightforward.

Nevertheless, Celeste knew that she couldn’t turn away from her duty. She had sworn to protect the mortal realm and its inhabitants, and she would do whatever it took to ensure that Cain and Mabel were brought to justice for their actions.

The members of the Celestial Council all wore grave expressions as they deliberated on the best course of action to apprehend Cain and Mabel. As they settled into their seats, a somber silence descended over the assembly, punctuated only by the soft rustle of robes and the occasional murmur of voices.

Lord Aurelius, the eldest and most revered member of the council, spoke first, his voice resonating with authority as he addressed his fellow councilors. “We cannot afford to underestimate the threat posed by this Cain and now Mabel,” he began, his tone grave. “Their actions the fragile balance of power within the mortal world.”

The other council members nodded in agreement, their expressions grim as they absorbed Lord Aurelius’s words. They knew that the situation was dire, and that swift and decisive action was needed to bring Cain and Mabel to justice.

“We must consider all possible avenues for apprehending them,” said Lady Seraphina, her voice tinged with urgency. “We cannot allow them to continue unchecked, lest their influence spread and wreak havoc upon both realms.”

Several ideas were proposed, ranging from deploying celestial warriors to scouring the mortal world for any trace of Cain and Mabel. Each suggestion was met with careful consideration, as the council weighed the potential risks and benefits of each course of action.

Finally, after much deliberation, a plan began to take shape. It was decided that a team of elite celestial warriors would be dispatched to track down Cain and Mabel, using their formidable skills and powers to locate and apprehend the fugitives that would be led by Celeste.

While the rest of them figure out a plan to venture into the unknown realm to get the weapon that could kill Cain.

But even as the council finalized their plans, a sense of unease lingered in the air. They knew that confronting Cain and Mabel would not be easy and that the outcome of their mission was far from certain. Nevertheless, they remained steadfast in their determination to uphold the laws of the celestial realm and ensure that justice was served.

With their plan in place, the council adjourned, their minds already turning to the daunting task that lay ahead. As they dispersed from the chamber, each member carried with them a sense of duty and resolve, knowing that the fate of both realms hung in the balance.

As the council members departed, Celeste lingered in the chamber, her thoughts consumed by the recent developments. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the situation than met the eye. Deep down, she sensed a connection to Mabel, one that went beyond their current circumstances.

Memories flooded back to Celeste – of a time when she and Mabel had been friends. They had shared secrets, hopes, and dreams, bound together by a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

Was it a thirst for power, a desire for revenge, or something else entirely? Celeste knew that she had to find answers – not only for the sake of the celestial realm but for the sake of their friendship as well.

With a determined resolve, Celeste set out to uncover the truth behind Mabel’s betrayal, knowing that the answers she sought could hold the key to stopping Cain and Mabel once and for all. As she embarked on her quest for answers, she vowed to do whatever it took to bring about justice and restore balance to both realms.