Night had fallen. Austin sat in the meeting room, quietly reading a book as he waited for the results of the investigation.

After successfully turning Percival against his allies, it was only a matter of time before they uncovered solid evidence of Warrick and Huxley’s crimes.

For years, the castle had turned a blind eye to their shady dealings. After all, corruption among officials was nothing new.

But this time was different. The two had secretly orchestrated Jovian’s murder, a direct challenge to the authority and dignity of the royal family. Such defiance couldn’t be ignored. If Austin didn’t set an example, others would surely follow.

“Your Highness!”

Axel burst into the meeting room, panting heavily. He had clearly run the whole way to avoid any delay.

Austin set his book aside and asked calmly, “Well? How did it go?”

“Your Highness, we’ve completely shut down all of Warrick and Huxley’s illicit operations. Every hidden network they had built over the years has also been dismantled,” Axel reported.

He went on, “We’ve also gathered extensive evidence of their crimes. Every offense is documented in detail. Please take a look, Your Highness.”

He handed over a thick stack of documents with both hands.

Austin took it and started flipping through the pages. After reading just two, his expression darkened.

corrupt, but seeing the full extent of their atrocities made his blood boil. They had abused their power, committing murder, theft, and countless other

likely even more that had gone unrecorded. Worse, their families were just as guilty, using their influence to oppress and exploit innocent

stunned to discover how much corruption had been

unforgivable-no punishment could ever

through the documents, Austin angrily threw them to the

murder, the crimes listed were more

lead the enforcement

would have been outraged after

will face justice, but first, I need to get some answers out of them,” Austin said, struggling to contain his anger. His

Highness,” Axel replied and

he returned with Huxley in

castle all day, Huxley was clearly restless. His

matters at home to attend

coldly. “You won’t be going anywhere

always followed

saying that with a straight

Accusations need evidence. If

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