Book 1 - Behind the Undeads/Chapter 1

On the Kandarinian throne sat King Lathas.

"Your Majesty, a knight seeks your audience," the doorkeepers opened the door and reported to the king.

"Granted."

The knight came in and genuflected, then he spoke with a grim face, "Your Majesty, we have found a corpse in the market."

The king seemed shocked, "that is intolerable. We must investigate this further and find the murder as fast as possible. We cannot leave a murderer who can evade the eyes of paladins and heroes in the vast land of Kandarin. Also, give some money to the victim's family as compensation."

"Are you sure that you want to compensate the victim's family, Your Majesty? I would advise against that."

"I can't see the reason why I shouldn't compensate the victim's family. Although it is hard to admit this, but I must say that this is our fault."

"But... but... but..." the knight stuttered a bit, "giving money to cats is absurd, Your Majesty."

"No. I said I will give money to the victim's family, not cats."

"Your Majesty, the victim is a cat."

"Oh..." the king showed that he finally realized the whole situation by showing the knight an overly pretentious facial expression, "then I must encourage all Knights of Ardougne to keep the market clean and sanitized. You are dismissed now, knight."

"Thank you for your time, Your Majesty," the knight walked out and left.

"Damn. This is the fifteenth report about dead cats. Seriously, why is there not any interesting thing today? I think I am going to fall asleep anytime soon, and I don't want to be the first king ever in Gielinor to fall asleep on his throne..." the king thought to himself.