The tournament (1)

"Your Majesty," Elmina greeted.

The Queen simply nodded in reply to the greetings.

"You failed to return with the girl and boy," She calmly said.

Elmina lowered her head.

"Pardon me, your majesty but we lost track of them."

"Is this really how you perform your duty as the general?" The Queen asked. Her piercing gaze was starting to make her daughter uncomfortable.

Elmina heaved a sigh.