The Palace Beast
Chapter 27 - The Kingdom

Kingdom of Wessex "King Charles, the King of Wex!" the Herald of Wessex announced as King Charles makes his way to the throne hall. Immediately, the King of Wessex stood to his feet to welcome him. "My friend," said King Skull of Wessex as he greeted King Charles with a hug.

King Skull is well known for his plunder and his defense against the Viking raiders. He is a bearded old king but still looking strong and blood-thirsty for battle. His left eye has been badly damaged that he only sees, with one eye. This is because a Viking raider stroked him in the left eye with his sword.

"I got your message and I came as soon as I could," said King Charles.

"I wanted to see you in person and talk about it rather than talking about it with a messenger," King Skull declared without hesitation in his voice. "Tonight, we shall feast and then talk," he added putting up smiles. "Very well my friend," King Charles replied as he gently pats King Skull on his palm.

Kingdom of Maxis "My Lord," Gerald echoed from the entrance of the palace as he makes his way to the king who was about climbing the stairs.

On hearing Gerald's call, he waited for him to approach. "What's the matter?" he asked with his eyes fixed on Gerald.

"The envoys have been attacked," Gerald replied placing his hand on his sword belt.

On hearing this, King Afa knows this could only mean one thing. He became speechless as he leans backward resting his arse on the rails of the stairs. "Any survivor?" he asked sternly after moments of silence. "No survivor, lord king" Gerald replied.

"This must not go unpunished," the king declared. "Find out who is behind the attack," he further instructed. He's already growing bigger and larger with rage on the inside.

"Of course my Lord," Gerald bowed slightly.

As he turned to leave, Adrian walked in from the main entrance of the palace, "Greetings your highness," he greeted the king with a bow.

Feeling lost and confused, the king glanced at Gerald, "I thought you said the envoys were attacked?" he asked with curiosity. "Forgive me, my king, I forgot to mention it was the envoys sent to the kingdom of Kez and the kingdom of Wessex," Gerald spoke in his defense.

King Afa switched back his gaze on Adrian. "How was your journey?" His heart is filled with curiosity to the situation at hand.

"It was successful and the queen says her treaty with your father still stands and you will have her support anytime any day," Adrian answered swiftly.

"That's good news," King Afa smirked. "I heard your wife has given birth to a son. Go and be with your family."

"Thank you, lord king!" Adrian bows slightly, trying to cover his guilt of his affairs with the Queen of Uzex. He didn't waste time but turned and went on his way.

King Afa approached Gerald and held him by the shoulder, "Make sure you replace out who attacked my envoys,” he whispered.

"Of course my king, I will do that," Gerald nods slightly. He's determined to replace out what has happened.

"Very well then, you may take your leave now."

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Kingdom of Kez As Leo approaches the entrance leading to the throne hall of King Adam of Kez, the Herald announced him in a loud voice saying, "Lord Leo, the General of Wex!"

"Your highness," Leo slightly bowed before the king who is seated on his throne with two guards standing by his sides bearing shields and spears.

King Adam has been the king over the kingdom of Kez for five years now since the death of his late brother who had no son to succeed him. King Adam came into power by bribing the late king's cabinet and nobles when they proposed the late king's wife to take over the throne. This action led to a deadly rivalry that took the queen's life.

King Adam often wears a golden crown that exposes his bald head. He always looks moody and very means when it comes to anything that will not favor him. "I am here on my king's order!" Leo said standing before him. "Why does King Charles wants to make war on Maxis?" King Adam asked sternly.

"It will be best King Charles is not ignored with his offer, your highness," Leo replied. "What offer does he make?" King Adam asked with curiosity as he adjusted on his throne, wondering what King Charles' offer would be.

Kingdom Maxis "Brother, I heard what happened to the envoys," said Bonnie as she walks in on the king who was seated on his throne. "We can't ignore this," Bonnie said.

"I know sister," King Afa replied with a gaze.

"If we didn't act now, they will see us as a weak kingdom."

"Of course, but first we need to replace out who attacked the envoys and then we take it from there," King Afa replied.

"My Lord," said Eva as she takes a bow before the king. "I spoke with the healer and he said he has a way to send you back to the land of the dead but it's dangerous."

"What are you talking about?" Bonnie cuts in staring at Eva. Her anxiety just turned up again. It's as if she's left in the dark.

Her brother clears his throat as he opened his mouth to speak. "Sister, I have to replace out what father has to say about who killed him." He stood to his feet and away from his throne. Before he could utter more words, Bonnie cuts in sharply. "No, I will not let you risk your life!" Turning to face Eva with furrowed brows, she fired out, "Did you advise him to do this?"

"I did not my Princess, he just suggested that to me," Eva spoke up in her defense.

Not given to Eva's response, Bonnie continued to yell at her. "Your work is to advise the king wisely. Will I remember that for you?! Why didn't you talk him out of it?!"

"You don't have to blame her for that, she is under my oath to do what I commanded," the king cuts in to save Eva from his sister's lashes.

"Brother, I will not let you do such a thing. I will not be a part of this!" Bonnie's eyes hardened and narrowed into slits. Her countenances change that her face turned moody. She slowly looks away from the king with her arms folded-she started tapping her right foot on the floor.

"My mind is made up sister, the healer is already on his way to the palace, and I forbid you to tell anyone," he declared. As the king, lord and master of Maxis, he has the power to forbid anyone from going against his wish, even those from the royal household.

Bonnie possesses the same strong-willed nature as her father, King Gilbert. Despite her brother's warnings, her heart is set on a different course. She cannot bear to lose her brother, who has repeatedly ventured into the depths of hell to protect their kingdom.