Chapter 11: New position
"You shall serve five years in prison," he ordered. "For taking action into your own hands—even if you had good intentions."
The Royal Knights approached Mavis, prepared to take her away.
"Do you have a problem with my judgment?" Fenric asked, his sharp gaze locking onto her.
Mavis bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Your Highness the Third Prince, for being fair with me," she said with a humble tone. "I accept my punishment. I can spend the next five years in a cold, lonely prison cell—it's nothing compared to the injustice that would have occurred otherwise."
She smiled slightly, moving her lips as if thanking him.
Fenric, watching her, felt a sudden chill run down his spine.
'She smiled! The crazy Witch smiled!? I hope she doesn't seek revenge on me later!'
Unbeknownst to her, he had no idea how to read lips, causing him to completely misunderstand Mavis's intentions.
"This is the result of the investigation, Your Majesty," Fenric said, bowing before the Emperor. "I have given the punishment for the First and Second Prime Ministers. However, I do not have the authority to decide the punishment for the Third Empress and the Fourth Prince, so I will leave that matter to you," he added respectfully.