Bk 2: Chapter four (13)

“You said you have something for me.” the Nether Lord said calmly.

“Ah, yes.” Little Nse said and took a seat. He slowly sipped his tea by the side, allowing silence to roam first. Only then did he look up at the Nether Lord and nod to him.

“I hope you like my gift.” he said and the Nether Lord looked down at the table before him and found a rolled parchment before him. He unrolled it and looked at it briefly, only to look up sharply.

“Is this real?” he asked.

“It will be if you do what I ask.” Little Nse said.

“What do you want?”

“Open the door to the dark path and hand me a key.” he said and the nether lord froze. For some reason, Lizzy felt as though the air around her got too cold and stiff to breathe.

“You dare to ask this of me? Do you think this path can be opened for anyone?” he asked. His voice sounded like a clap of thunder.