"You've gone too far! This kid's mistake wasn't fatal; he just accidentally got your clothes and shoes dirty," Zecky said in annoyance.
The man got up from his sitting position. He looked at Othniel and the others.
"It's her fault for not being careful," he said, glaring at Zecky.
The man glanced at Othniel, then pushed Othniel's back.
"You intend to replace this little beggar?" he asked with a chuckle.
"You are too presumptuous! He is Prince Makhota of Huwu country," Zecky snapped.
The man laughed, then lightly stroked Zecky's cheek, which Zecky immediately brushed away.
"I know he's Prince Makhota of Huwu country; it's a coincidence that I came to this country looking for him," he said.
"What does that man mean?" Othniel said to himself.
"Are you going to replace this little beg
