Herrah and Vespa went to their respective seats, their attendants following close behind.
Lin Jin wore a cloak, with the disguised Vessels behind him. The strange group of cloaked bugs walked straight over to Herrah.
But the number of guards clearly exceeded what could reasonably be considered necessary protection.
Lin Jin keenly noticed the looks the other Dreamers cast their way.
The Pale King looked confused, but could not find the right words to ask. The White Lady seemed to sense something and was visibly moved, while the Hollow Knight remained as expressionless as ever.
Lurien and Monomon stopped muttering to themselves and stared at the cloaked bugs in bewilderment.
After a brief silence, the Wyrm decided to speak first.
"Now, Herrah, why have you summoned the Dreamers? As far as I know, all preparations for the plan are complete. Or do you have something to report?"
The Wyrm's light brightened slightly, his tone carrying a note of command.
Herrah cleared her throat, though her voice still carried the growl of a beast.
"Preparations for the Vessel plan are indeed complete, but I have learned something new. I believe everyone should know about it."
Herrah glanced at the cloaked group beside her, a predator's playful gleam in her eyes.
"First, I noticed that our dear King seems to have created more than one Vessel."
Everything comes down to this...
There was no turning back now. Lin Jin exchanged a glance with Herrah and steeled himself for the final step.
He reached out and placed the largest Vessel beside him onto the table. Seeing Herrah nod at his unspoken question, Lin Jin removed the Vessel's cloak, exposing it to everyone in the room.
"Hm!"
"Wha...?!"
"This!"
"Impossible!"
Several startled gasps rang out through the council chamber almost simultaneously.
Lurien rose from