Fangs and Wands

chapter four

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On reaching the palace, the most beautiful and magnificent building the Achaemenid empire has to boast of.

They were able bodied strong bodyguards everywhere in the palace, they were all dressed in similar uniform that showed they are the soldiers of the kingdom.

A beautiful calm lake filled with crabs and scorpion that also added to the uniqueness of the palace.

The architectural design of the palace is more or less like the Chinese buildings that has a curved roof while a huge big bright red and green flag hung out at the very top of the palace, with huge statues of horses and sword adorning it.

The compound smelt of flowers, lake water, and lavender as huge coconut tress planted served as shade to the scorching golden sun.

A huge statue of half goat and half man body that sprayed water and formed like a fountain with a chariot right behind it was situated at the entrance building of the palace.

Cooks, maids and staffs in old attire could be seen roaming about doing one thing or the other.

The guards led us into the palace that seem serene and tranquil, and there sat a strict, stern, grumpy and unfriendly looking king on the throne. His staff of excellency and authority was placed right on a table in front of him. His eyes was full of age, wisdom and experience. White full grown beard adorned his chin as little wrinkles outlined his face. Bodyguards were stationed behind him fanning him and holding a spear each ready to attack any betrayer. an old looking woman in rags sat on the marble warm rug on the floor.

A huge chandelier sat on the ceiling of the room and a furnace at a normal warm room temperature kept the palace warm, welcoming and inviting. Pictures of generational kings were hung around the palace and awards and medal was fully and proudly displayed for everyone to see.

The palace is indeed very beautiful no doubt!

"My king, another abduction and killing has happened with no one surviving the massacre, a whole family was murdered in cold blood with some of them dismembered and a 10year old boy kidnapped," the strong looking bodyguard said while bowing his head.

"So why did you bring these strangers to my abode," the king said deepening his frown and stroking his thick beard with his thin fingers.

"Miss Delilah here, claims to know more or have a theory about the recent killings and kidnapping happening so I thought I should bring her over for investigation, questioning and suggestions your highness," the guard said nodding his head towards a bowing Delilah.

"Very well then, you have done well, you may leave while I question them," the king said staring at the trio in his palace.

"Your highness," Del, Char and Daphne chorused, curtsying to their king.

"You may sit," the king said in his stern voice, while they found themselves chairs to sit on as they stared at the woman in rags awkwardly.

"I'm Daphne your Highness, and these are my daughters, Charlotte and Delilah," Daphne introduced.