บท 55: Treason

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 A dense silence filled the room; everyone in it, too shocked to react at first. One of the Undine's gods had just appeared to them, and delivered a prophecy.. One that spoke of cosmic ends brought about by the birth of New Titans.

 The now-former Merfolk Queen was the first to speak; "What did she mean?! The Merfolk never gave their tribute! How could She be the Aquarian Candidate?!"

 "The Undine Council never sanctioned a summons!" one of the Senators yelled.

 "That also means that She is not Queen Iris! Should she even be allowed to maintain her crown?!" another called out.

 Rhea glared at 'Atlas' when she realized the implication of him being her Shield. Her eyes bulged as her finger pointed at her so-called son; "That's it! That's why you're so different! That Hagfish has brainwashed you, hasn't she?! You bottom-feeding piece of-"