Chapter 186: Seeds of Doubt

Months passed since the averted Krell conflict. A fragile peace settled over the disputed territory, a testament to the newly forged partnership between the Krell Dominion and the Interdimensional Accord. Resources flowed freely, with the Krell providing raw materials in exchange for advanced technology from various Accord realities. Yet, beneath the surface of this newfound collaboration, a sense of unease lingered. Within the bustling marketplace on the newly established neutral zone, Xylo navigated the throngs of beings from a dozen different realities. His antennae twitched, picking up on a cacophony of emotions – the excitement of bartering, the cautious curiosity towards the Krell representatives, and a subtle undercurrent of fear. Approaching a group of Xylosian merchants, Xylo projected a warm melody of greeting. "Merchants, how fares your trade?" One of the merchants, a wizened Xylosian with shimmering purple skin, projected a concerned melody in return. "It goes w