Austin sat in his chair and silently watched the royal advisors put on their pretentious act. He slowly sipped his tea as if he couldn’t be bothered by their so-called accusations.

His nonchalant demeanor made Langdon and the others frown. Their once-outrageous voices began to falter.

They had stormed in full of righteous fury earlier, only to be met with complete apathy. What was the point of arguing when he wasn’t even listening?

“Are you done?” Austin finally spoke once the room had quieted down. “If not, go ahead and keep talking. Say as much as you need to until you’re satisfied.”

“Your Highness, we’re here to discuss serious matters. Your dismissive attitude is truly disappointing,” Langdon said sharply.

“Serious matters?” Austin let out a short laugh.

He went on, “You barge in here without even understanding the full picture and spewing accusations like they’re facts. As far as I’m concerned, you’re no different from clowns putting on a show.”

“You… How dare you!” Langdon was visibly enraged.

His expression darkened. “The prince personally appointed us as royal advisors, so we have the authority to challenge injustice. Your abuse of power and persecution of loyal officials is unacceptable-both morally and legally. We have every right to protest.”

“That’s right. We demand justice for Sir Prescott,” the royal advisors echoed.

“Protest? Justice?”

words, Austin suddenly laughed as if he had just heard the most

so funny?” Langdon asked

ignorance, your stupidity, and

expression suddenly turned cold. “What makes you so sure Warrick

a man guilty of unspeakable crimes.

don’t see the so-called justice you speak of. We only see the fear, the disorder, and your

let you see the truth with your own

evidence. Let these so-called

Highness,” Axel

Every crime was recorded in detail, and this was

not blind, read it for yourself,” Austin said coldly. His patience was wearing

irredeemably stupid. Anyone with a shred of sense

Sir Prescott really

outrageous! Even the wildest rumors

of evidence before them, they

corruption or bribery-they were atrocities that had cost hundreds of

the photos and records alone were

their sins paled in comparison to what lay before

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