YLTESCIA: A Reincarnator's Tale in the Lands of Merusia (3)

Chapter 427: The Great Rampage (pt. I)

CHATTER CHATTER CHATTER

The sun was high in the sky and the people were still abuzz. Rumors and gossip were adrift in the air, nobles and merchants talking about the recent happenings out in the open as they watched judgement fall upon the sinners.

The Court Trial is now adjourned and in an overwhelming turn of events, the King has won the feud, his allies celebrating his victory with smiles on their faces. A new era has come for the Kingdom, times of peace soon approaching.

As for the Duke who has committed such crimes, he will be stripped of his title and authority, all of his properties would be confiscated by the Kingdom. Lastly, he will be facing execution under the guillotine, his head to be decapitated.

"Y... Your Majesty... W... We are free now, right?"

"That's right... Just like we promised, we have testified against the Duke."

"Your Majesty, is there any way we can save our titles?"

Even then, even as they saw the Duke getting punished, the other involved nobles still dared to approach the King with ill intentions, pretentious and ridiculous smiles on their faces, trying to gain the King's favor by acting politely.

After all, the King did promise them to spare their lives so long as they testify against the Duke in Court. However, as if being spared was not enough, they wanted even more, hoping to get to the King's good side just by acting friendly.

Unfortunately for them, the King was not buying it. He was a person only merciful to those who deserved it and cruel to those who dares to harm his precious Kingdom. For committing such heinous crimes, there was no forgiveness.

"Guards, escort them out and make sure they're comfortable." ［Philip］

"O-Ohhh! Thank you very much, Your Majesty! We will always beー Huh?"

The Baron couldn't even finish his words, the Royal Guards standing in their ways as they approached the King. They were like high and mighty walls, not letting even a lone fly in, their eyes glimmering with adamant resolution.

"Yes, make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the rest of the day... After all, this will be your last day in this world. Make your time count." ［Philip］

"H... Huh...? Your Majesty, what do youー"

CLICK CLACK CLACK CLACK

It all happened so fast, the nobles couldn't even react to what was happening. Before they even noticed, they were already cuffed, intimidating knights by their sides, ready to throw them into prison and dragging them away from the King's presence.

"H-Hey! What are you doing?! Unhand me! I said, unhand me!"

"Y-Your Majesty! This is not what you promised! Your Majesty!"

They yapped and they barked, however, it was futile. The moment they allied with the Duke was the moment their fate had been decided. It would be their last day in the world, the sharp blade of the guillotine awaiting them as soon as night falls.

It is going to be a cold and gloomy night, blood shed throughout the Royal Castle as several noble households would be razed to the ground. It was a day of purification, all sinners and criminals to be judged by the heavy and merciless sword of justice

The King took a final look at the Duke, now cuffed and about to be sent to prison. He never really liked him, but had he used his power and authority for the greater good, he would have made the Kingdom a better place.

However, they just don't happen to walk the same path. The same could also be said to the other Lt. Generals who took his side. While their abilities could be a great help to the Kingdom, right now, they are far too dangerous to be left alone.