✤ II. (VOICE;)

[kingslight]

[How long has it been since the former King of Light last addressed the public at large? Too long. Regis had resigned himself to silence when this fiasco begun and held steadfast to his silence until now. For those who know of him and remember the Caelum, Regis isn't the type to speak much in regards to the matters of Hadriel. He's not king here. It would make no sense for him to speak since this is not his kingdom nor his subjects but many of the people here, he deems as friends. They are friends and colleagues he's come to respect over the long months, many of which he honestly cherish like members of his own family.

That's why he speaks after holding onto his silence for so long. He knows he must do so in hopes of warding the chaos that is bound to brew. Unfortunately, this might spark quite the debate.]

Do not be so quick to cut off your noses in spite of your face. [His tone is stern and sincere without a hint of mirth.] Your desperation will lead you to sorrow if you act with haste.

We mustn't fall prey to their schemes. If they seek a life, let them take it. We are not mere pawns to used as butchers.

[He's being quite cryptic & vague for a reason. Be mindful in how you answer. Regis is aware that certain 'people' might be listening.]

Comments

[kingslight]

Revenge is a pointless endeavor that most men fall prey to in hopes of justifying the ill-deeds done. Killing the one who has countlessly aided us would leave us vulnerable. How can you trust in those who would see us both killed?

Only a fool would so eagerly step into an obvious trap.

Being "docile" isn't synonymous with "innocent". You misheard and misjudged all that I've said.

[readytobe]

And you have ignored all of my questions. So, then, I will answer yours, and hope to have the favor returned: I do not trust them. But I trust our prison wardens less.

You say that he has aided us, but he has only done so for his own benefit. We are not allies to them; we are sources of energy. Which they have us produce through torture.

Why do you trust your torturers?

[kingslight]

Of course not. Yet, there's some merit to be had in dealing with the Devil you already know.

We already know what these parasites want from us and they'll keep us alive for as long as they need to be feed. As for the new villain before us, what little do we know of them? They have no need for us. If they truly possessed a means to rid us from the "gods" control, why offer such means so late?

No one is thinking properly. Everyone is acting out of desperation.