Chapter 446: You Can Redeem Your Worthless Lives
"The Donovan family created a secret facility to breed gu, which could harm many people they considered a threat. The gu stored in that place is enough to infect an entire vast region with a deadly plague," Aldrian continued.
"I have come here to enact justice and serve judgment for the harm they have caused with their gu. They crossed the line by using these things against me."
"What I did is my response to the Donovan family, especially Grand Duke Donovan for the harm they inflicted upon my people. The same applies to all of you." Aldrian swept his gaze over the people below.
"You know that I already have animosity with the second prince’s faction, and this place is one of my target since this town is the source of the disaster. Even after destroying that underground facility, I am still considering whether to make this entire town experience what you all just witnessed."
Gasps filled the town as a wave of panic began to rise in the hearts of the people. Even now, they could not comprehend how Aldrian had lifted such a massive chunk of land into the air—yet now he claimed he could do the same to the entire town?!
"Have mercy, Your Excellency!"
"Please, Your Excellency, spare us! We had no knowledge of what the Donovan family was doing."
"Spare us, Your Excellency! We didn’t take part in the war! Not a single one of us was sent to fight in the civil war!"
"Your Excellency, we had no choice but to obey Grand Duke Donovan!"
Countless pleas filled Aldrian’s ears, but he merely scoffed at them. He knew these people were acting this way only because they feared his reputation and strength.
This town, just as Arson had described, was steeped in shady dealings, and its residents were no different. He had sensed it during his earlier stroll while assessing the situation.