Stunning Edge

Chapter 80

Chapter 80-

"Your highness, I……” Duke Roman started to say.

Cliff’s ice cold gaze flashed over. He said angrily, “Sir Roman, your granddaughter didn’t want fight with my disciple, but wanted Claire’s life! This is attempted murder, murder? Do you, sir, know what that word means?”  Cliff’s expression was extremely serious. The word ‘sir’ was completely sarcastic. Would an esteemed Duke not understand what murder meant?

Alice Roman’s expression instantly turned pale. Of course she understood what those murder meant. Once this accusation became permanent, it would be hard to say what going to happen to her next.  

Duke Gordan was silent the whole time with slitted eyes. Showing dislike publicly was not wise, and that didn’t mean the Hill clan was some kind of pushover. He had already turned a blind eye the duel from last time and this time was actually an attempt to take Claire’s life. But it looked like there was no need for him to speak. Cliff, that ultra-defensive person, would force the emperor to deal with it properly.

The emperor glanced at the angry faced Cliff and the others who were cold faced, slightly sighing in his heart. This Alice could have offended anybody, but she had to try and murder Claire. Now with the people from the Temple of Light as proof, if it wasn’t dealt with fairly, not only would he not be able to justify for Duke Hill, he wouldn’t be able to justify it to the Temple of Light and Cliff.  

“After Alice Roman is imprisoned, she shall be hanged.” The emperor closed his eyes, not looking at Duke Roman’s expression.

Duke Gordan’s expression didn’t change and the other’s were also calm. Alice’s eyes widened, then slowly closed. It wasn’t anybody’s fault but herself for not listening to Grandfather, and instead provoking someone she couldn’t afford to provoke. Now even death wouldn’t be enough. She just hoped that no other family members would be implicated.  

Duke Roman’s complexion instantly paled. He knelt down abruptly, “Your highness, please pardon her. I would rather resign my post as the minister of finance, please pardon, your highness.” Alice, who had been sitting at the back, instantly looked up, shocked and also torn seeing Duke Roman, seeing her own grandfather actually do such a thing for her.

The emperor’s eyes instantly flashed open. He frowned, staring at the old man kneeling before him. A trace of fiery anger passed through his eyes. He actually resigned for this situation!

“Good! Very good! You dare to threaten me now?” The emperor stood up abruptly, staring angrily at the old man kneeling before him.  

“Your servant, doesn’t dare. Your servant is only hurried to defend the victim.” Duke Roman said fearfully, but didn’t give any indication that he was going to rise. Alice’s eyes flashed with remorse and pain. She wanted to dash up there, but was pulled back by her cousin.

“Very good. Since it’s like this, I’ll help you. Starting from today, you aren’t the minister of finance any more. You’re also not a duke any more, but a baron. Alice will not have any titles for her entire life. All Roman officials will drop three ranks!” The emperor seemed to be truly angered now. It was the first time that a minister dared to threaten him.

Duke Gordan squinted without a word. He had worked for the government for so many years, so naturally, he understood the emperor’s nature. Nobody was allowed to challenge the emperor’s authority. Did Duke Roman really not know?

“Your servant accepts your order. Many thanks, your highness, for sparing Alice.” Duke Roman tottered as he got up. It was like he had aged ten years in an instant.

The emperor coldly humphed, then glanced at Duke Gordan and said, “Duke Hill, do you have any objections?”

“None, your servant has no objections.” Duke Gordan said quietly with a lowered head.