Chapter 40 The Serpent Paath

The jungle of Ekuru groaned beneath its own silence. No birds sang here. No insects buzzed. The very trees leaned away from the narrow path, as if to warn those who dared enter.

Prince Adesola adjusted the grip on his curved blade, his smile thin and mocking. Behind him, his three guards moved with caution, eyes darting between shadows.

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