"Not another word from you, you animal!"

The Black Tortoise King's face was ashen with fury. He roared as he pointed at Oliver. "How dare you expect my help after your heinous deeds? What you did was worthy of public execution, and the White Tiger King was gracious enough to spare your life. How dare you beg for more?

"Get on your knees and thank him, now!"

That was hardly what the Black Tortoise King wanted. However, things had already happened to that extent, and he could do nothing about i