Doubts

Doubts is the thirty-third chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Palus, wracked by doubts over Valon's aptitude and whether the prince has what it takes to break away from his father's rule, is also left angry at being left behind in favour of Haebin's company in Kopyragum. Imma watches the horizon with him, feeling concern that Valon is not back yet. She also explains that Ysir doesn't know where Soltas is, and Palus is left in a similar position.

Asus approaches, short-tempered, delivering complains of the army to Palus. Sickness among the soldiers is just one issue, as bad food, black market resurgence and lack of pay are all mentioned among the complaints. Asus asks where Soltas is and why he's not the one delivering the messages, and Palus states that the scoutmaster is out at the perimeter. Imma asks why the soldiers need the promise of coin to motivate them, and doesn't understand why the idea of a great abaddon is not appealing enough.

Valon, Haebin and Soltas soon make their return, accompanied by anotehr demon riding a do'gita. He reveals himself to be Ukobach, Adramelech's High General, and after a cryptic exchange with Valon he moves through the camp. Valon explains that as per the deal he made with Adramelech, Ukobach is being given the army to attack a dissenting town, and Valon and the others have their own task to earn the king's favour. Palus is enraged, but Haebin explains that Donovan is the one that arranged it, and Palus is unwilling to question the prince's orders when challenged.

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