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."

had a

instead. He turned to the three mercenaries, not knowing why

towards the peasants that were standing

DOING STANDING AROUND!? GET BACK TO

work,

the mercenary's security checks and let them pass; they're disturbing the work here." Li Peng said to a guard, who then dashed in the direction of the town to let the village

the mercenary trio nodded his head in a gesture of thanks and walked away towards the mercenary

the boy who was dressed in brown hemp robes with patches all over - showing the age of the garment. The boy had a skinny physique, seemingly because of a

now, your presence will only

voice, Lin Mu, who was looking at the mercenaries, turned back and

justice

linger here anymore. Seeing the supervisor walking away, Lin Mu thanked

Lin Mu faced the three mercenaries who

testifying and helping me

hearing the boy's words, their puzzled expression resolved and the mercenary who had talked to Lin Mu

only did what was asked of us by that official, no need to thank

away. He did not want to waste any more time before selling the pelts and horn, as well as searching for

A sigh escaped his lips as he closed the ledger. Reaching for the teapot that was kept on the side table, he poured himself a cup. He downed the tea in one go.

wonder if I should have asked for people from other towns and villages to help out in harvesting. Even

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

last year had already hit them hard, making them lose around twenty percent of their entire population to it. If any more people died, the

a few seconds did the door open as a servant

of this servant,

the

been diligently working. The quota for today should be completed

Peng hummed in response

in the orchards. The working hours will

done as you say. Anything else you require of this

the

know sir. I'll