Chapter 36: Attack 2

"Heavens, I thought it would never end." Zeke said, as he wiped an imaginary sweat off his forehead.

"It ended well."

"Yes, now it's time for us to leave." Said Zeke.

"Not yet." Felix said. He left the shop as he saw his informant coming towards them. Zeke stared at them as they conversed. He saw Zeke give the man a sack of coins. His eyes furrowed a little and then the man left.

"What was that all about?"

"The informant that told us about the attack."

"Oh, then he definitely deserved that pay." He said with a grin. "Now I have to go see how many of my men are left." Zeke said and walked away. Felix also left.

Alexander stepped out of the carriage and walked into the palace. Carlos followed behind. "Alex, why didn't you tell me about the attack? I was terribly worried. Did everything go well?" Queen mother asked when she saw her son.

"It went perfectly well mother, don't you worry." Alex said reassuringly.

"Ok, but tell me what happened. When did you find out about the attack?"

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