Chapter 29

"King."

"What is it Ernesti? Succeed?"

"I apologize. Not. But I might have found the Black Opal and her protector."

"You killed them?"

"I leave the beast to finish him. The Euntaras Tree was awakened."

"You afraid of the tree?"

"I… I… It was soon to bear fruit, Your Majesty. I am not willing to take the risk and decided to let you know about this."

"Ernesti, you know I don't like failure." The pale fingers grabbed Ernesti face.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I apologize, Your Majesty."

"Alright, I rarely give second chances. But you gave me good information about the B… Black… Ugh I don't even like mentioning her name. I give you another chance to prove me your worth." He threw Ernesti to a carved stoned.

"A black opal holds the key. Her protector is strong enough to kill you."

He brushed off his hands. His red eye light up with rage. He left Ernesti with fire crown blazing on his black hair.