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Chapter 173: Cataloging Ten Sins
Chapter 173: Cataloging Ten Sins
In truth, the duel just now was merely an appetizer. Now, the main course was finally being served.
Tina took a deep breath and looked at all the spectators. "Everyone, please be quiet! I have something important to say!"
Her voice, amplified by her anger, quickly spread throughout the entire arena.
Hearing Tina’s words, the spectators in the stands fell silent, turning their attention to her, eager to hear what she had to say.
Once the crowd had quieted, Tina flew into the sky and addressed everyone loudly:
"This time, I challenged Fiona for two reasons. First, I wanted to prove to everyone that I have the strength to become the commander of the Unicorn Legion."
At this, many of the unicorn knights in the northern stands nodded in agreement. Indeed, Tina was powerful. As a fifth-rank mage, she had the necessary strength to take on the role of commander.
"Secondly, I want to talk about these letters."
Tina held up the stack of letters, showing them to the audience.
"These letters were obtained after I dismantled an underground intelligence organization. They detail all the crimes committed by Milton Strayve, the head of the Nightingale Guild. Of course, I also have all the evidence related to these crimes.
Now, I will present these crimes and the evidence to everyone."
Tina began, following the text on the envelopes:
"First crime: On June 25th of the year before last, Milton ordered his subordinates to deliberately blow up the 'Auran Renaissance Dam,' which was under repair."
"Second crime: Last March, Milton embezzled 300,000 spirit coins meant for disaster relief in the Green Vine Village."
"The tenth and final crime: Milton colluded with the Sacred Realm powerhouse, Antonidas of the Ryan Empire, and the proof is in the letter I hold."
"The tenth and final crime: Milton conspired with the Saint of the Rayne Empire, Antonidas. The evidence lies in the letter I hold."
Tina meticulously detailed the ten crimes committed by Milton during his lifetime.
After cataloging the ten sins, she emphasized, "Seven days ago, I personally executed Milton. The recent unrest in the city was caused by me. I hope everyone is aware of this."
Tina paused here.
However, Fiona, standing below her, was completely stunned, staring up at Tina in the sky, unable to speak.
She had thought the duel between the two of them would be the highlight of the day, but she never expected that after the duel, Tina would drop such a bombshell!
Milton Strayve, of course, she knew. He was the city lord Claude's uncle, the head of the Nightingale Guild, and one of the most powerful people in Auran City.
Seven days ago, Milton died by the Moonlight River.
This event had caused a huge uproar in the city. City Lord Claude had personally dispatched people to search for the murderer, and the city had even been placed under curfew.
She never imagined it was Tina who had assassinated Milton!
But Tina, why did you have to announce this in front of over thirty thousand people? Isn't this a slap in the face of the city lord?
Fiona stood there, her mind blank.
...
In the northern stands of the arena, the unicorn knights were also stunned by Tina’s actions.
The recent commotion in the city, which had been causing so much fuss, turned out to be Tina’s doing!
Taking down a guild caravan that included a fifth-rank mage and five fourth-rank mages was no small feat!
Given Milton’s ten sins, his death was well-deserved.
Moreover, the knights, who generally upheld principles of justice, mercy, humility, and the protection of the weak, found their respect for Tina growing.
In the southern stands, the high-ranking officers of the legion were too shocked to even speak.
Several high-ranking officials immediately surrounded Deputy Legion Commander Gracy, anxiously asking:
"Commander, is everything Tina said true?"
"Could Milton really have been killed by Tina?"
"Isn't Tina embarrassing the mayor in front of everyone?"
"Commander, what should we do?"
"Stay calm, let me think," Gracy said, her mind in turmoil. She had never expected Tina to pull such a stunt.
Indeed, according to Tina, Milton had deserved his fate, but he was still the mayor's uncle!
Killing the mayor's uncle and listing his ten sins in front of so many people—where would the mayor's face be now?
"Could it be that boy's doing?" Gracy glared fiercely at the highest viewing stand, where Su Yu was seated.
The more she thought about it, the more she believed it was possible.
How could the kind and honest Tina ever have done something like attacking a caravan and killing Milton if not for Su Yu's influence?
"I'll settle the score with you later!" Gracy glared at Su Yu's stand once more before leaving the arena, flying toward the mayor's mansion.
On the highest viewing stand, Su Yu watched Tina float in the air below, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He had encouraged Tina to expose all of Milton's crimes primarily to establish her stance—that she was on the side of the common people.
As mentioned earlier, the once-great Golden Fleece Empire was now in decline, its upper echelons rotten to the core and in dire need of a bottom-up reform.
The common people were the foundation of the Golden Fleece Empire's prosperity. In the past, the empire had been the most powerful in the human world, thanks to the hard work and sweat of the masses.
But now, the empire was divided and on the brink of collapse.
Corrupt officials within the empire continued to exploit the people, caring only about their own interests and wealth, treating human lives as worthless.
Reform was now more urgent than ever!
That's why Su Yu had Tina take a stand, gaining the support of the people and leading the charge for reform.
As for embarrassing Mayor Claude, that was a small price to pay.
Tina had the Guardian God Evan of the Golden Fleece behind her. Even though he only had one avatar, that avatar alone could destroy the entire city of Oran!
So Su Yu had no qualms about letting Tina do what she did, knowing she had powerful backing.
The audience was also deeply shocked and angered, never expecting Milton to have committed so many heinous acts!
They began to shout loudly:
"The collapse of the 'Revival Dam' wasn't an accident; it was Milton who blew it up, costing hundreds of lives!"
"To kill so many innocent people for psychic coins, why didn't the gods strike this scoundrel down with divine punishment?"
"Perhaps Tina is the divine punishment sent by the gods."
"Thank you, Tina, for removing such a great threat from Oran City!"
"Tina comes from a farming family; she's different from those born into nobility!"
"Ah, it's a shame Tina has embarrassed the mayor this time."
"Don't worry, Tina has the protection of the Guardian God."
"Guardian God, please protect Tina!"
The waves of sound from the audience grew louder and louder, turning the entire arena into a chaotic mess.
But in their hearts, the ordinary people present saw Tina as one of their own, which was the biggest gain for Tina this time.
(End of Chapter)
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