Walker Of The Worlds

Yuan Tu had many thoughts about what would happen today, but being imprisoned was not one of them. Looking at the direction the day was heading, it seemed like that would become reality soon enough.

Yuan Tu had been holding his breath in dread of the judgment that was about to come.

Li Peng declared,

"Yuan Tu. You have falsely accused Lin Mu of theft, and have attacked him along with other peasants which were also incited by you. You have but one chance to speak in your defense."

"I… I… I'm innocent, Sir Supervisor. I was only trying to protect the mayor's property and not let the boy steal any spirit apples."

"I yelled at him because he came back to the town when you exiled him Sir, and attacked him so he would learn his lesson and not come back."

Li Peng raised his eyebrows and stated,

"I never said I exiled him, did I? I had him thrown out of the town, but he was not explicitly exiled. His punishment was for his property to be confiscated, and be thrown out of the town by the guards, not exile."

"But... but Sir Supervisor, I thought you meant to exile the boy when you threw him out... I just assumed."

With an amused tone, Li Peng spoke,

"Oh? Since when can mere peasants assume the judgments of officials? Hmm, have you lost sight of your standing?"

Yuan Tu's back was covered in a cold sweat, once again, upon hearing the supervisor's words. Yuan Tu could not speak, feeling as if there was a lump stuck inside his throat.

Looking at the frozen face of Yuan Tu, Li Peng continued,

"Well then that settles it, now hear your crime."

"Yuan Tu was found to be guilty of falsely accusing Lin Mu of theft, inciting a crowd to attack Lin Mu, and delaying the process of harvest - which was of the utmost importance."

"I order Yuan Tu to receive twenty lashes and to be imprisoned for a month."

"Guards, take him away."

orders, the guards promptly held Yuan Tu, who had a

accusations, but did not expect for Yuan Tu to be punished instead. He turned to the three mercenaries, not knowing why they would

Peng shifted his gaze towards the peasants that

DOING STANDING AROUND!? GET BACK TO WORK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE PUNISHED

to their work, no

security checks and let them pass; they're disturbing the work here." Li Peng said to a

the mercenary caravan, thinking in his head that they at least got some benefit in coming here

brown hemp robes with patches all over - showing the age of the garment. The boy had a skinny physique,

will only

spoke with a hint of impatience in his voice. Hearing Li Peng's voice, Lin Mu, who was looking at the mercenaries, turned back and

Sir Supervisor, for upholding justice

here anymore. Seeing the supervisor walking away, Lin Mu thanked his stars for surviving this conflict. He took

approaching them, the mercenaries had puzzled expressions. Lin Mu faced the three mercenaries

helping

boy's words, their puzzled expression resolved and the mercenary who had

us by that official, no need

waved his hand, intending for Lin Mu to leave. Understanding the gesture, Lin Mu nodded his head and walked away. He did not want to waste any more time before selling the pelts and horn, as well as searching for

Reaching for the teapot that was kept on the side table, he poured himself a cup. He downed the

his lips. Thinking about completing the harvest in time gave him a headache. 'I wonder if I should have asked for people from

helpless. The loss had been more than he expected. Once he received the actual invoice for the loss of the spirit apples, he had almost lost his temper. He had wanted to fine the peasants even more, but knew that he could not as some peasants may not

their entire population to it. If any more people died, the harvest next year would be even poorer than this year's - as there would not

than a few seconds did the door open as a

of this

the harvest

have been diligently working. The quota for today should be

in response

up torches in the orchards. The working hours will be extended by three

say. Anything else you require of

the man Yuan

sir. I'll call the guards, they'll know