After taking Zecky back to the palace, Othniel went straight to see King Traek.
"If Grandfather or Prince Makhota asks where Othniel is, what should I answer? Othniel told me not to tell anyone," Zecky said in a panic. He walked back and forth in an uncertain direction.
"Princess Zecky, what's wrong with you? Did something happen to disturb you?" asked Prince Makhota.
"Oh, yes. Where is Othniel? Didn't you go with him earlier?" he continued.
Zecky smiled awkwardly, trying not to panic.
"Othniel was taking a child home. There was a small incident at the market, but Othniel took care of it," Zecky explained.
"Nothing important happened, right?" Zecky shook his head.
"No, Prince Makhota. Othniel took care of it; it's just that I wanted to come along, but Othniel said he could take the
