The Priestess Trials by A A Lee

Author:A A Lee [Lee, A A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-02T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 24

Kisig

Kisig pushed the wooden trap door up and out of the way. Most of the time, it was camouflaged with soil and stones to make it look like the rest of the floor. He placed the torch on the stone floor above, not bothering to put out the flame, and placed both hands on the floor to pull his body up.

“You have an interesting hideout, Datu.”

Kisig’s mouth hung open as Hagibis circled him. His body was still halfway out of the hole. He’d instructed his attendants and guards to keep anyone from entering his room. He couldn’t believe they’d disregarded his order.

“I think I specifically told you to tell me about your plans and secrets… and you know I don’t like it when you stab me in the back.”

Kisig sensed Hagibis stop right behind him. He swiftly raised his body out of the hole and faced Hagibis. “Not a hideout, Official. It’s just something I made as a means of escape in case of an attack.”

“Shall we see how effective your way of escape is?”

“It’s not done yet. I’m still digging.”

“I can see through you, Datu.” Hagibis stepped closer to the opening, but Kisig stopped him with his body. The official tried to push him aside, but Kisig was stronger. “You already know what happens when you defy me,” he hissed.

“It’s about time you let me rule as I please or took the lead yourself.”

Hagibis backhanded him. Kisig felt his cheeks flush with anger and pain. When Hagibis raised his hand again, Kisig caught it in midair.

“I’m done with your threats, Official. You know no one would follow you even if you tried to lead this village because you’re not a direct descendant of the Great Datu.”

“They will when you lose your head, boy. Don’t you dare challenge me.”

“Don’t you think other officials will suspect you first if I die? Do you think they’ll just happily hand over the village to you without fighting to have it for themselves? Or maybe you’re just angry because I sent your spying daughter back home.”

Hagibis was speechless for a moment, supporting Kisig’s suspicion that Ganda was indeed spying on him.

“So, you planned to deceive me all along, despite what I have done to help you. Did you think you could rule without me? I’ll show you how to execute a clever plan, and when that happens, you’ll have no one to blame but yourself.” Hagibis left the room and flung the door closed with a thud.

Kisig followed him out the door, his face red and his lips thin with rage. “Didn’t I tell you not to let anyone enter my room?”

His attendants and guards were gathered in the living room, their heads bowed.

“But, Datu… the official.”

Kisig landed a blow to the guard’s stomach, doubling him over. When Hagibis opened the main door to exit, Kisig understood why the guards and attendants had let Hagibis in. The door swung wide, allowing Kisig to see Hagibis’s personal guards, their spearheads shining against the sunlight.

Kisig’s

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