Chapter 42

By the afternoon everyone had heard the news from the castle. Women, men , children and the nobles were all aware of what happened. The news travelled like wildfire to every corner of the kingdom. Once again the King's name was in everyone's mouth. People were terrified to even talk about the incident in broad daylight.

Everyone felt sorry for the castle servants but they could do nothing more than offer their sympathies. Those who had previously applied for jobs in the castle and gotten rejected were thankful for their situation. Who knew which position you would have occupied.

Everyone in and out of the castle were on edge. Everyone understood why the King resorted to such drastic and barbaric methods. Who wouldn't if their life was in danger. Picture this, you are living in a castle full of enemies. Anyone could kill you at anytime. It was nerve wracking just thinking about it, so what about the King who had gone through it.

Previously the romurs were the King's female attendant had tried to poison the King. And for that she was imprisoned and tortured for days so as to admit her crimes. Everyone was happy with the turn of events until it was discovered that she didn't actually do it. She was innocent of all charges and she had been used as a scape goat.

As such everyone in the Kingdom sympathized with her. They wanted to apologize to her for everything wrong they had said. They wanted to apologize for calling for her death. Turns they could have killed an innocent person. This weighed heavily in many peoples consciousness especially the King's.

However some select people were anxious by the trun of events. They thought they had gotten away with it and they would have, if the King didn't trust Nalani with his life. If only he had woken up much later, they would have closed the case.

Now everything was ruined. To make matters worse the King was handling the case himself.

After the King killed all the head chefs in his Royal kitchens everyone was terrified. Interviews were being done to get replacements but it wasn't going well. No one showed up. Would you blame them after six people were sliced to death?

What if you got the job, you would be living in fear. Wondering when your last moments would be. The King was indeed ruthless even though it was justified. His people had divided opinions. Some said he was right to kill the people hindering his investigations while others thought he was too merciless. He could have thrown them in jail. As they debated which would have been better the deed had already been done.

The Castle servants were shaking in their boots as they performed their duties the next day. They couldn't believe they were so close to death. All of them had witnessed the King's wrath. They swore the King's tone and voice changed once he started killing people. It was like his body was possessed by something inhuman.

They kept their heads down and did their job. Those who wanted to quit were prevented from doing so until the investigation was complete. No one was allowed in and out of the castle as of last night. The Castle was on lockdown until further notice which only caused more panic.

Some people were more nervous than others. Perhaps the ones behind the incident in the first place. Sir Noah couldn't sit still after he heard of the lockdown. The person he sent to kill the King was locked in with nowhere to hide.

He wondered if the idiot would spill the beans. He needed to get ahold of him and kill him before he was incriminated. He always thought the King was soft but he didn't imagine the King would resort to butchering innocent citizens .

It was out of character for him or maybe they didn't know the King well enough. What should he do? He was driven to the corner by his own actions. Since he couldn't think of a way out he went to the only person who could help him , Sir Carl.

He left his household quickly and practically ran to Sir Carl's home. He found Sir Carl outside reading something he didn't bother to know what. He sat next to him and grabbed the said book and threw it away in anger. Why was Sir Carl so composed yet it was his man that tried to kill the King? Perhaps he wasn't aware of the matter.

"Why are you calm right now, when we are in middle of a storm?" He asked irritated

"Why wouldn't I be? I have nothing to hide" Sir Carl responded

" You do know the man who tried to kill the King was hired by you"

"Which man?"

". Jonathan "

Sir Carl finally understood his first statement . He was thrown right in the middle of the storm without his knowledge nor consent. Why does Sir Noah always involve him in his little schemes. The last time something like this happened,the King didn't poke further but this time, it involved his life how could he let it go.

Anger surged in his body and before he could stop himself he slapped Sir Noah right on his face.

" You bastard. Why would you involve me when you knew I didn't want to get involved. Do you want to get us killed. I told you to lay low, how was this laying low!!!" Sir Carl screamed

Sir Noah couldn't comprehend that he was slapped for the first time in his life and to make matters worse by his ally. He understood Sir Carl was worked up but to go as far as hitting him was too much.

" you!!" He started but his words failed him.

" I told you to back down and wait for an opportunity but you went out of your way to screw us over. Are you stupid!" Sir Carl continued yelling.

" I promised to pay him a large amount of money if he succeeded but now the King is onto us "

" Onto us!!! No ..no, he is onto you. You did this "  Sir Carl raised an accusatory finger at Noah.

" Jonathan was hired by you. You can't distance yourself out of this. We are in this together whether you like it or not"

The two alias looked at each other. One with disappointment and anger in his eyes while other with contempt. How were the two supposed to work together ? Sir Noah left immediately after he explained their situation. He knew Sir Carl was angry but he didn't care. All he knew was the King might look the other way if he knew Sir Carl was involved. Maybe then he might be safe.

Sir Carl on the other hand was angry for being blindsided. How dare Sir Noah work alone. How dare he involve him even though, he specifically gave instructions not to. This was the moment Sir Carl knew he had chosen the wrong ally and the wrong person to back. However the deed had been done and their was no going back.

The ball was on the King's court now, he had to wait and see what happens next.