'I need to find that alternative path even before Theron can find it. I need to protect him. I can't let him be harmed because of my destiny. It should be me paying for bringing this disaster on him and this kingdom.'
"Where exactly did he go?"
"Your Majesty…" However, his voice trailed off seeing the expression on the young queen's face. Her beautiful face was devoid of emotion, yet it felt like if he were to refuse to answer her, something terrible would happen.
"I won't repeat myself a second time," he heard her say in an eerily calm voice.
The High Priest gulped before hesitantly answering, "King Theron has gone towards the ancient temple north of the capital, which was the original Temple of the Divine. It is hidden in the rocky mountain region in the North, several hours away from Blackhelm."
