“Your Majesty, you are right about the principle. However, if you wish to show benevolence as a true sovereign, it would be better to exercise mercy.”
Such words were entirely unexpected considering the Sword Duke’s usual nature.
Logan’s previously exasperated gaze suddenly turned towards the Sword Duke.
“Sword Duke, what do you mean by that?”
The king’s expression hardened, as if he had been betrayed by someone he trusted.
Logan was equally baffled. This update is available on N0v3l.Fiɾe.net
Nonetheless, the Sword Duke continued calmly.
“The rebellion has just been quelled. I worry that applying the law too harshly now might lead to further turmoil.”
Despite his rage, the king’s face darkened coldly, but the Sword Duke’s expression did not waver.
“Though the law is sacred, it should be applied to the right targets to be deemed valuable. I urge you to exercise mercy, Your Majesty.”
“Ha, hahaha… Such words…”
As if conflicted and with much to say, the king glanced back and forth between the Sword Duke and Logan.
His expression soon became impassive.
“Well, if you both say so, what can I, powerless as I am, do? I must accept it.”
“Your Majesty, you should not say…”
“Both of you, leave now. I wish to be alone.”
The conversation ended with an unexpected response.
And throughout the short dialogue, Logan did not manage to utter a word.
“Why did you do that?”
On their way out of the royal palace, Logan finally broke the silence.
The Sword Duke sighed softly.
“I only said what needed to be said.”
“It wasn’t to take my side?”
“Those are merely remnants of a war that has ended. I thought imposing heavy punishment in these circumstances would not be good for His Majesty either.”
“I thought you were trying to stop me.”
“There is that as well.”
To Logan’s surprise, the Sword Duke nodded in agreement.
“This time I did take your side, but is there a need to be at odds with His Majesty? Couldn’t you humble yourself just a bit more?”
“How much should I submit?”
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