Chapter 334: The Emperor’s Decision
"As emperor, I have decided to punish Princess Loraine Avandi by crippling her cultivation, rendering her a normal human without any cultivation. She will also be placed under house arrest in her chambers for the rest of her life."
"As for the Duclan family, I will personally restore their name and reinstate their noble status and territory. They will be greatly compensated for their suffering, but I will elevate their noble rank to that of a grand duchy," Emperor Herman said with a stern expression. Although his heart ached for his daughter, he could not afford to hesitate at a time like this.
Aldrian, looking at the emperor, understood why he made such a decision. In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to kill his own daughter, even after all the damage she had caused. From the looks of it, this was the harshest punishment Aldrian could expect from a father who had transitioned from loving parent to strict ruler, upholding the final judgment.
If that was the case, then he could only let her be. As long as she had lost her power and status within her family, she was essentially finished. The devils would have no use for her and would not attempt to contact her. All her privileges would be stripped away, leaving her with no authority over anything as part of her punishment. Pushing for more would only strain his relationship with the imperial family, possibly even leading to unnecessary restraint.
He had no intention of letting their relationship become strained, especially since he needed their cooperation when the time of prophecy arrived.
He assumed the emperor would provide the public with a reason to prevent them from questioning the princess’s absence when she eventually vanished from their sight. The only potential issue was the Duclan family’s reaction. He wasn’t sure if this punishment would be enough for them. If they still found it unsatisfactory, the only option for him or the emperor would be to persuade them until they accepted it.
In this situation, one side would have to take a step back—if not, things could turn ugly. And he knew the emperor wouldn’t tolerate being controlled or pressured into doing something against his will.
"Do you find this acceptable, young Aldrian?" Emperor Herman asked. Aldrian responded with a nod.
"Then, young Aldrian, I want you to help me communicate with the Duclan family. Please persuade them that this is the best punishment for her and that she will never trouble them again. I believe they will listen to you more than to me. I will personally meet the young miss of the Duclan family later."
"Alright, I’ll try," Aldrian replied.
He then touched the forehead of the princess, who was still trapped in the spatial lock. She continued to shout at him and the others, but no sound escaped due to the soundproof space he had created. With a surge of lightning energy into her soul, he instantly made her lose consciousness.