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Chapter 944: The Fair Gavel of Justice
Chapter 944: The Fair Gavel of Justice
Wait... Isn't this B Kingdom a bit crazy?
I'm a prince, for goodness sake. I merely crossed the restricted line and glanced at the scenery, and now I'm being thrown into a high-security prison?
After being restrained with soft white silk ribbons by the guards and escorted to a peculiar-looking building, Lyon was pushed into a carriage and locked in the innermost room. He couldn't help but feel utterly stunned as he found himself in a prison cell right after disembarking from the aerial ship.
Strictly speaking, the place he was currently in was supposed to be the prison of the Kalenv Kingdom, at least according to the sign outside the door.
However, the issue was that the prison was decorated far too luxuriously. Not only were the windows bright and the lights gleaming, but the walls also displayed what were clearly masterpieces of renowned artists. To top it off, there was even a private swimming pool!
Who would give a criminal the luxury of swimming in their own cell?
Without exerting any effort, Lyon effortlessly freed himself from the white silk bindings around his wrists. With a bewildered expression, he walked around the lavish cell, which spanned over three hundred square meters. He was even more shocked to discover that the swimming pool was perhaps the most ordinary feature of the cell.
Setting aside the rest, even the white fur covering the small stool by the cell entrance, used for changing shoes, was a renowned product of the Northern Kingdom.
Before returning from the Northern Kingdom, Lyon had considered bringing some local specialties for Anna and the others. He had specifically inquired about the prices of various items, and this artificial fur, made from the fine down of giant snow mammoths, could fetch over 300 gold wheels for a piece the size of a palm.
And here, on this unassuming little stool, there was at least a square meter of this luxurious fur. One could say that this seemingly insignificant stool alone was worth several years of his salary at the Cleanup Bureau!
This was truly... an experience worth having.
Although Lyon had no particular attachment to money and his desires were not materialistic, facing such an extravagant luxury equivalent to several years of his salary, he couldn't help but give in to his curiosity and sat on the stool a few times.
As expected, this incredibly expensive little stool did not provide any extraordinary sensation.
Glancing at his grey work pants, which were stiffer than his usual jeans, Lyon's eyes revealed a hint of hesitation. However, he managed to maintain his integrity and refrained from removing his pants to directly experience the premium feel of the snow mammoth fur. Instead, he merely reached out and touched it a few more times.
Just as Lyon stood up from the stool, intending to explore the other luxurious amenities in the cell, the prison door, which had been closed for less than three minutes, was opened from the outside.
Prince Vernon, who had previously ordered Lyon's arrest with a stern expression, now stood outside the cell door with the guards, his face beaming with joy. He congratulated Lyon, saying, "Congratulations on your release, Lord Lyon. I have paid the fine for your disturbance of public order offense, and you are now free to leave."
"..."
So, you went through all that trouble, risking a serious diplomatic incident just to have me locked up for three minutes? You... maybe don't congratulate me just yet, you should go and get your head examined!
"Hehe, you might not be used to it, but this is the sacred justice of our Kalenv Kingdom that cannot be desecrated."
As Lyon's expression remained strained, Prince Vernon, who had just released him from the cell, explained with a cheerful smile, "When the gavel of justice is struck, its echo should resonate in the hearts of all, not fading away in the ears of power. This is the belief upheld by the ancestors of Kalenv Kingdom when they revised the laws."
(End of Chapter 944)
No matter how noble a king or how lowly a commoner, those who break the law should be punished accordingly. Wealth, status, and position must never hinder justice, which must be served impartially upon every individual!"
"..."
Fine, I was only gone for three minutes, so whatever you say goes, I guess..."
Although Lyon felt they were a bit excessive in their interpretation of the law, distorting the noble intentions of King Kalenv I, he held back his words upon considering the blood of Justice flowing through the Western Kalenv royalty. Instead, he patiently inquired, "Your customs are rather unique... Prince Vernon, regarding the matter I asked you to investigate before my arrival, what have you found out about Miss Oliviah?"
"This... I'm sorry..."
Upon hearing Lyon's question, Prince Vernon's expression froze, and he replied with a hint of apology, "On the very day I received your request, my mother mobilized a large force to search all the establishments selling alcohol in Lily City, but we couldn't find any trace of Miss Oliviah as you described."
"Our only lead was from reviewing recent security cases, where we found a few minor disturbances caused by her. However, when we questioned the individuals who should have come into contact with her, they all seemed to have no memory of Miss Oliviah."
They all had a collective memory lapse...
Lyon frowned slightly upon hearing this, knowing that the Commissioner must have used 'Amnesia Love' to erase their memories of her.
As a frequent occurrence, the Commissioner, often drunk and without sufficient funds, would use 'Amnesia Love' to temporarily erase large portions of their memories if they developed even a slight fondness, admiration, or obsession for her.
Although the Commissioner was undeniably a drunkard, her stunning beauty made it nearly impossible to avoid the memory-wiping effects of 'Amnesia Love'. If she kept it active, anyone who laid eyes on her would forget her existence as soon as they turned away, still under the influence of 'Amnesia Love', struggled to recall any encounters with Oliviah. Lyon's plan to locate her through 'official' means seemed futile.
"Then, let's not search for her for now."
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Lyon shook his head in resignation and continued, "Prince Vernon, please escort me to the palace first. I have a matter to discuss with your king... Oh, and by the way."
Lyon glanced around the other prison cells and then fixed his gaze on Prince Vernon, asking intently, "What about the security guard from the Boarding Tower? I recall he was with you at the end."
"He's being held in the other prison block."
Prince Vernon chuckled, "Although you took the blame for his dereliction of duty and disrespect, he did disobey my father's orders. He can't escape punishment for defying a royal decree."
"The Boarding Tower staff often interact with outsiders, so they tend to be less cautious. A little punishment will teach him a lesson."
Lyon's gaze pierced through dozens of walls, focusing on a familiar Lake of Insight, brimming with fear. His eyebrows furrowed once more, and he stared at Prince Vernon, saying, "Prince Vernon, I'm curious about the punishment he's enduring. May I see him?"
Chapter end
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