Mediator
There were a few things that Liam realized from the two cuttlefish's brief talk.
First, was the location of the Axolotl princess!
Although it wasn't explicit, there were a few keywords that he picked up on.
'Slime cocoon,' 'lava,' 'still a few hours left.'
There was just one volcanic structure within the entirety of the Stonehedge Deep, which was located on the furthest boundary of the Quadrant.
More likely than not, that's where the original criminals had used as a hideout.
The cuttlefish agents had found them, killed them, then took their forms to throw Liam off their trail.
If he had been just a few more minutes late, perhaps they would have gotten away with it.
Perhaps.
But they didn't.
And now they were bound by his cruel strings, their regeneration unable to heal or repair their disgusting wounds. They looked like tied pieces of chicken awaiting the rotisserie.