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Meeting
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Meanwhile, the palace of the Lureid Kingdom, where the unprecedented incident of the princess’s kidnapping had occurred, was in complete chaos.
“My daughter… Alice…” (Tafman)
King Lureid was in a state of utter shock. He was less sitting on the throne and more collapsed on it. Beside the king, ministers and prominent nobles stood with solemn expressions, and before them, Kario knelt like a criminal awaiting punishment.
“Your Majesty. This unprecedented failure is entirely the responsibility of the Captain of the Royal Guard, Kario. Please execute this commoner at once.” (Boris)
Minister Boris spoke vehemently. He had always disliked Kario, who was of common birth, and this failure was the perfect opportunity to attack him.
“Indeed, Kario bears some responsibility. However, this was an ambush. The fact that the hostage surveyor couple was not handed over to the enemy is undoubtedly Kario’s achievement.” (Ludwig)
Count Ludwig defended Kario. This was no surprise, as it was the count who had promoted Kario. In other words, Kario’s failure also reflected on the count.
“Moreover, resolving the current situation should be the priority. The punishment can wait until after this is over.” (Ludwig)
For the sake of his own self-preservation, the count had no choice but to plead for Kario’s pardon. King Tafman slowly turned his hollow eyes.
“Kario. Though you are of common birth, until yesterday, you were an excellent Captain of the Royal Guard. But this failure is far too great.” (Tafman)
The king’s voice lacked its usual vigor and sounded utterly exhausted.
It was said that even when rebel forces had once attacked the capital, the king had calmly enjoyed his meal. Yet today, he had eaten nothing. This was the first time in his long reign that he had experienced such a loss of appetite.
“Well, Kario. What should I do with you?” (Tafman)
“This time, the kidnapping of Her Highness Alice is entirely my responsibility. I have no excuses.” (Kario)
He had no complaints if he were to be executed now.
As the Captain of the Royal Guard, he was painfully aware of the magnitude of his failure. However, he could not die without making amends to Count Ludwig and others who had supported him. Kario still had his pride as the Captain of the Royal Guard.
“But! I will not end things like this. I will surely rescue Her Highness Alice and annihilate the enemy. After that, I will accept any punishment.” (Kario)
“Well said, Kario!” (King Tafman)
Moved by Kario’s extraordinary determination, the king, who had been despondent until now, raised his voice.
“Your punishment is postponed. You must find my daughter and the enemy.” (Tafman)
“Yes, Your Majesty!” (Kario)
Kario vowed to clear his tarnished name.
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