Later that day, the palace felt even colder than before.
The news of the slaughtered guard had spread through and the servants were more terrified at their Emperor.
At this point, they wondered if anything would be back to normal in the Kingdom again.
Damon walked out from his chambers without Gaius. He walked alone through the pathways. It was just the echo of his steps through hidden corridors. He was heading to a special room, where he wanted no one to go with him.
He reached a door after several turns and twists. Unlocking the door with a key, his hand pressed against the stone beside it. A mechanism clicked and the wall shifted, revealing darkness.
He entered, revealing a chamber, which was bare, except for a single pedestal at its center.
And upon it, sat a black stone. It was smooth and dull, shaped like an egg.
The onyx stone.
One may think it's small size is unable to wield such power, but it was a very powerful stone that stood the test of time.
