Semi-Coercive Imperialist

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I took custody of Julius. The Sentinel had a witness protection protocol in place, and Julius was accordingly confined to a safe house for the time being.

"......Why?"

Julius asked me why I had spared his life.

If I had to put it into words, there were several reasons.

First, because it was more advantageous for strengthening the Knight Order's power. Also, because there was still much to extract from Julius.

"Because you will be referred to a Knight's Trial."

I wrapped all of that into a single sentence.

"A royal, facing a Knight's Trial......."