C706 The Substitute Emissary Did Not Have a Substitute Just like

"Gulp."

Diablo swallowed hard, his mind racing.

Though he had managed to soothe Cello Everett's emotions for the moment, the core issue remained unresolved. He was still in the dark about Cello Everett's abilities. Any rash action could mean his own demise. In this precarious situation, he knew he had to think things through thoroughly.

First things first: gathering intelligence