“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?

bellowed. “How dare you insult His Highness! Do you have

exploded at the disrespectful words, and he immediately reached for his sword. But Austin raised

Austin turned his gaze toward Langdon, his expression icy. “Think before you speak. Have you

could it be?” Langdon shot back without hesitation. “Because you’re an

he was imprisoning key officials. At this rate, West

to the two prisoners and asked coolly, “Why don’t you two explain?

Huxley shook his

life, and I’m grateful for his

gotten off lightly. At least, Percival and his family’s life were spared. He had only been stripped of his position and was to be investigated. For him, it was

to seek justice for you. If you’ve been wronged, tell us, and I’ll personally bring

a huge mistake, and I deserve to die. I brought this on myself, and I can’t

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

under pressure, but don’t be afraid. We’re here to support you,”

your innocence, “the other royal

deserve to die. Please stop speaking on my behalf,”

up and provoked

going on. Austin tortured you, didn’t he? That’s why you’re so

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