Chapter 38: 15 year old Inglis and the Town Ruled by a Highlander (9)
The next day, the apprehended ex-Knights were taken to the town’s plaza. The residents came out of their homes to watch the execution that was about to take place. This seemed like a logical course of action. After all, they had planned to assassinate the feudal lord.
「…These are the people we caught. We have to watch until the end.」
Rafinha said more to herself rather than to Inglis. Although Inglis suspected that, deep down, the younger girl didn’t really want to watch the sword fall.
Meanwhile, Cyrene was standing in front of everyone, her face blank as the ex-Knights spat at her with disdain and profanities.
「I am the one who exiled you. It is no wonder that you hate me… But, you must understand that change was needed. Crushing the weak while at a position of power is a despicable act. It is important to respect each other and treat everyone equally. I wish you had realized that…」
She spoke loudly so as to be heard by everyone present. The residents who were harassed by the previous feudal lord and his knights applauded loudly. The ex-Knights’ reactions varied — some hid their faces in shame while the others just relentlessly cursed at Cyrene.
Cyrene watched them silently for a moment before she directed a command at her subordinate Knight.
「Please undo their cuffs.」 「 …EH?! Lady Cyrene, aren’t you going to execute them!?」
Captain Nacht’s eyes widened in shock and asked. Cyrene only shook her head to show her disapproval. Then she strode to the ex-Knight Commander, Hawker, and knelt before him.