“Sir Thatcher? Mr. Wentworth?” When Langdon saw their faces, his eyes went wide in disbelief. “You… How did you two end up like this?” He was genuinely stunned. 2

Huxley and Percival were two of the most powerful figures in West Lucozia. They commanded respect wherever they went, and even Langdon himself had to show them deference.

He never expected that they had fallen from their positions of prestige to become disheveled prisoners overnight.

“Austin! You’ve gone too far!” Recovering from his initial shock, Langdon’s fury erupted. He didn’t even bother with titles anymore.

“Do you even realize what you’re doing? These two men are pillars of West Lucozia and the prince’s most trusted advisors. They’re your elders and mentors. Yet, you tortured them like this. Are you even human?”

“He’s right,” someone chimed in. “They dedicated their lives to this country. What crime did they commit to deserve such cruelty by Your Highness?”

The gathered officials erupted in outrage and condemned Austin’s actions. Loyal officials had been unjustly imprisoned, and they refused to stand by and let it happen.

Amid the royal advisors’ indignant protests, Huxley and Percival exchanged bewildered glances.

What happened? Were these officials… actually fighting for them? Their support was appreciated, but wasn’t their reaction a bit excessive?

After all, Huxley and Percival were criminals. Could those officials just voice their concerns properly instead of all this shouting?

Axel bellowed. “How dare you insult His

the disrespectful words, and he immediately reached for his sword. But Austin raised a hand

his gaze toward Langdon, his expression icy. “Think before you speak. Have you ever wondered why I arrested

shot back without hesitation. “Because you’re an arrogant

Now, he was imprisoning key

turned to the two prisoners and asked coolly, “Why

Your Highness.” Huxley shook his

mercy by sparing my life, and I’m grateful for his leniency,” Percival said in

life were spared. He had only been stripped

“Don’t worry. We’re here to seek justice for

been threatened. I made a huge mistake, and I deserve to die.

had committed so many serious offenses that execution was inevitable. Now, he

Thatcher, I know you’re under pressure, but don’t be afraid. We’re

right. We’ll prove your innocence, “the other

and deserve to die. Please stop

let him face his punishment in peace? If they kept stirring things up and provoked Austin further, there was no telling if his family

you’re so eager to take the blame.” Langdon’s face lit up

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255