Chapter 22

Ophelia was bleeding profusely, her royal gown was already soaked up and that of the king too.

He pulled out the arrow from her upper chest and stared at it. "Who's responsible for this? I must surely find out." He dropped the arrow on the floor and alerted his beta who came forward immediately.

"Give this arrow to the investigation team, they should find out who's responsible for this incident." He ordered him.

Ares bowed to him. "What of her Majesty?"

"I'll take her to the physician now."

The crowd already cleared due to the arrow shot, but the priestess was still standing beside his majesty.

"I sent her to get her royal plaque, but she didn't return with it." The priestess clenched her fist.

A maid showed up immediately and got to her knees. "Your majesty, the royal plaque was broken into pieces in her room." She announced.

The king bit his lips. "Something fishy is going on, do you know who is responsible?" His eyes glowing like a furnace.

She nodded and glanced backwards. "Whe