Chapter 41

Oscar's anger boiled, the red hot fire of rage coursing through his veins. He paced around his room, the heels of his boots clacking against the wooden floorboards, his steps growing quicker and more erratic with each stride.

He stopped abruptly and slammed his fist against the wall, the sudden impact shaking the entire room. The wall cracked, a gaping hole appearing in the center. The noise got Blair's attention and he came running, appearing in the doorway with a concerned look on his face.

"What happened?" he asked, and Oscar explained. "The King has imprisoned Mr Kaleb, my ally in the kingdom," he said, his voice quivering with anger. "He was going to help me bring the King down from the inside. Now my plans for revenge will be a lot harder to succeed."

Blair let out a low whistle as he took in the information. "That's a tough break," he said. "But you know, Oscar, this isn't the end. You can still find a way to make it work. You just need to be creative. Think outside the box.