Chapter 264: An Eye For An Eye
At the time, the Vellmoria Empire had just suffered a devastating earthquake, which caused severe damage across much of the kingdom.
If they went to war with the beastkin in such a fragile state, the Empire could collapse entirely.
That’s why, in the end, the Emperor reluctantly agreed to Edmund’s terms.
"I honestly think your son’s execution was far too merciful," Primrose said quietly, her tone cold.
"Yes, he and his friends were tied under the blazing sun while the beastkin stoned them to death with small rocks, but ... don’t you think they deserved worse?"
She looked straight at Silas. "They should’ve suffered. They should’ve been broken so badly they lost everything, even their minds."
"Your son tortured and took Cecilia’s life," Primrose said, her voice calm but firm. "So of course, the universe returned that pain to him. An eye for an eye, a life for a life. That’s how the world keeps things in balance. You have no right to hate the beastkin when justice has already been served."
For the first time in her life, Primrose felt deeply ashamed and disgusted by her own kind. Humans had a tendency to destroy everything they saw as a threat, often choosing to eliminate it rather than trying to understand their differences.
Even the Emperor only agreed to Edmund’s request because his empire was on the brink of collapse, not because he felt guilty or had any sense of responsibility for what his people had done.
[Nonsense,] Silas sneered in his mind. [Beasts are just animals. Why should I feel sorry for them?]
Ah, like father, like son.
No wonder Elias had turned out so rotten.