บท 225: Killing (1)

"Here, what are you doing? These gems are meant to be delivered to the queen's chamber. You are loitering here. "

The minister held his horn in frustration as he watched these idiot beasts messing up the arrangements. He was responsible for all these duties for today's celebration, therefore to avoid getting implicated he was working since morning.

The fourteen burden beasts which were carrying gems chest on their back roared in disapproval as they were told to change their direction for about a fifth time, annoying them immensely. These beasts were generally resting at the stables but here they had to work hard today making them grumpy and moody. 

The foremost burden beast suddenly squealed and ran away from its place towards the deep cave. The minister who was overseeing the work, jumped in anger as he yelled behind it, 

"Stop it stupid beast! That way leads to the King's chamber; no one is permitted there. "