CHAPTER 99 LEANING TROUBLE EASTWARD

Even though Lucas already knew the outcome, he still asked, "What about Marai? Did she agree?" "She refused to come." Everyone felt disheartened. "We tried so hard to persuade Marai, but she's so indifferent. What a heartless woman." Michael, filled with anger at the thought, couldn't contain himself and punched a nearby tree. The tree shook, surprising Michael. He didn't expect such a sturdy tree to sway. But he didn’t notice the beehive above shaking too, as if it would fall any moment. Michael, still unaware of the situation, continued to angrily punch and kick the tree, venting his frustration on it as if it were Marai herself. I will wring her neck and hit her until she is covered in bruises, why is she so hard to crack, she could see we needed her help. Michael continued to punch the tree with gritted teeth. Suddenly, with a soft "pop," followed by a "thud," an object fell to the ground. Bees came out of the hive moving in every direction and attacking them, "Run!" Ciara