Chapter 447: Meeting With The Count
The noble lord paced back and forth, his expression dark and brooding. Every aspect of his demeanour radiated wariness and anger.
"Would you please sit down? I’ve already summoned them. They should be here any moment," King Kyden said, exasperated by the man’s anxiousness.
The lord’s persistent demands had been tormenting the king for days, rattling on about the tragedy that had befallen his men.
"How could I, Your Majesty? This is a grave matter! The lives of my men have been jeopardised, and my safety in this kingdom is at stake!" the lord spat, his frustration boiling over.
With such a dire occurrence at hand, he couldn’t sit still or lay back. Perhaps the word ’dire’ wasn’t strong enough to describe the gravity of the situation.
What had happened was beyond horrible, and knowing that ’they’ were the perpetrators left him horrified. How could anyone with a right mind commit such acts? It was madness personified!
"There must be an explanation for this. Furthermore, you have no proof. Your accusations are based solely on the words of your knight during an unconscious state," King Kyden replied coolly. "Moreover, it was your men who confessed to their crimes afterwards."
"That’s preposterous! They are obviously being framed! Are two of my men’s dead bodies not proof enough that such cruelty occurred? And what of the survivors? They were given dwale during their treatment to alleviate the pain. You know well that anyone under that substance doesn’t lie! They spill their secrets without restraint!" the lord argued, his voice rising with indignation.
"It could be a hallucination," the king countered, maintaining his composure.
"It can’t be! My man’s words were clear, and he even mentioned their description and names!" the lord insisted, desperation creeping into his tone.
King Kyden gripped the armrest of his throne, irritation flaring within him. "As I said, I will not pass judgment until there is clear evidence! Out of respect for your relationship with my brother, I’ve called them here for further details. You should not mindlessly accuse them or act disrespectfully. Do you understand?"