quaila

The death news was spread across the town.

Everyone talked about it, due to how powerful the family was in the broadcasting sector.

It was only a matter of time before a crowd of people gathered at the apical head Chamber.

"Where is Lord Palmer?!", some asked.

The bodies of the persons that were killed were wrapped and also carried to the front of the apical chamber.

Soon the door was opened and they all moved back, for they too were afraid of Palmer.

But to their surprise, it wasn't Palmer that came out but Mercury.

"Where is Lord Palmer?!", they asked slightly not as scared as they were.

"You come to a wounded lion's den in search of comfort... Don't you see how foolish you are?! None of your elders could advice you otherwise?", Mercury replied.

"He just insulted our Elders!", they became furious.

"I give you a word and a piece of advice; I Mercury, the Apical ruler's right hand man, vow to give your family the due compensation if! And only if you leave this place without making any more noise.", he added.

"After insulting our Elders you expect us to leave just like that. You guys think we are dogs don't you?! You think we would just come around barking and after barking we would leave when you promise a bone after spanking us?!", one of them said arrogantly.

"You have been warned!", Mercury said and was about to walk back when a stone flew towards the back of his head.

Pow!

It dealt a blow at Mercury; not so serious, but forceful enough to get him annoyed.

Boom!

Mercury's palm slammed against the man's neck and in an instant, his life was squeezed out of his body.

"Ahh!!", All around screamed in fear as they moved back.

Mercury left him and just like that, his lifeless body fell to the ground with a thud.

Some there ran away while others just went back and were unsure wether to attack or run as well.

One of the bold one amongst them laid on the floor lifeless. This just showed that boldness will only take them thus far.

"Leave!", Mercury spoke.

They quickly took their deads and left.

Luca stood from his room watching all of this through his window.

He couldn't help but imagine how powerful Mercury was. If both of them were to duel, he too might not stand Mercury.

This gave him a sense of fear and suspicion.

If his father, Palmer dies, does that mean Mercury will become the ruler Quaila?!

If that's the case, could Miguel's words be true?

He decided then and their to do a little bit of digging on Mercury.

……

Meanwhile Miguel who was thrown outside the Apical Chamber after being badly beaten by Palmer woke up treated and rested on a huge and soft leave.

The atmosphere was beautiful and spelt really nice.

When he sat up and looked around, he concluded that he was in the beautiful garden.

"What would you like my Lord?!", He heard a female voice say.

He turned to the girl who was dressed in a beautiful green attire, head to toe made of leaves but appearing seamless and replied with a smile: "you and just water would be fine!"

Shortly after, a cup of water was brought to him.

He drank and requested for Gregory.

"You are welcome.....", Gregory said raising his palm up to gesture he shouldn't speak as he walked closer.

"Who said I was going to thank you?! You should have just let me die.", Miguel replied as he drank the cup of water.

Gregory immediately got upset and yelled: "helpers!"

And transported in by some long and thick vines, some of Gregory's men came in.

"Please take him out of Phytillia!", Gregory commanded.

"Please please!!!", Miguel said with hands up as he laughed.

"Come on Greg, can't you take a joke?!", He added still laughing.

When the guards heard him call their master "Greg", they were shocked. Although they knew his status as the son of Lord of Quaila. They also knew what has transpired, for some of them partook in the recovering of his almost lifeless body.

"Thank you!", He added.

Gregory lifted his hand to show the guards that they shouldn't do anything.

"As long as you stay here, make sure you drop your jokes. All my people are your equal, you are above no one. You will work just like the rest of them and get paid as much as they do. That's the only way your identity will be concealed.", Gregory added.

"Where are the hairstylists?", He asked.

"What hairstylists?!", Miguel asked freaked out.

"Your messy hair shows too much of Miguel the banished heir to Quaila!", He added.

"So?!", Miguel replied alarmed.

"Unless you want to go to the outlands, you will comply with all I tell you to do! Failure to comply would result in and immediate kick out!", Gregory replied.

"What about your daughter?", Miguel asked sarcastically.

Suddenly vines from left, right, top, bottom; all direction went around Miguel squeezing him very tightly.

"Before now it was an advice and fear that you were out of my reach, but now you are not only in my territory but you should never forget that I am not your father. My daughter means everything to me and I don't care who! I will kill anyone for her sake!", He replied still choking Miguel who was almost lifeless.

To be continued......