Chapter 451 (2/2)
That remark shocked Rene, and Aurelia couldn't help but ask, ”What happened?”
”Jacques Medde colluded with the Maple Leaf, Wolf, and Wild Rose fao” The prince said coldly, ”The attack led to mass casualties of innocent people, and two blocks were burnt down To force the Honeysuckle Family to surrender, they even hurt Petrov's fa a rival noble, threatening them with their families is considered very shameful How could Jacques do that?”
”This rebellion involved many parties, but I assure you that no one involved in the attack will escape the punishment of the law—all the rebels will be severely punished!” The prince knocked on the desk and said, ”I caion and not let a single rat slip through ers!”
Rene felt his back break into a sweat ”Your Highness, I”
Roland waved his hand to interrupt hier out on innocent people, and the Elk Fa will be spared Actually, I have a question for you Jacques Medde was killed in the rebellion, so are you willing to inherit the title of Earl and serve me, just as Hull does?”
There was only one answer to this question Rene Medde knelt doithout hesitation, a standard gesture of a knight, and he pledged to faithfully serve the prince
To his surprise, he felt quite cal his oath
Actually, he had never hated this prince who took his father's life ”In a battle field, anything could happen to anyone Moreover, it was not the prince but Duke Ryan and the other five families who started the war After the war, the prince didn't treat the defeated nobleed captives for ranso the nobility If father hadn't died in the battle field, he probably could've gone back to our territory safe and sound, just as the Earl of Honeysuckle did”
Rene was trained as a knight and held the values of a knight deep in his heart—”A battle is plausible as long as it's righteous, and what Jacques did was not only unrighteous, but also had no purpose except to exacerbate hostility”
For the sake of Aurelia and all the other innocent hness' offer Without the protection of the Elk Family, these people would not be able to live a stable life ever again
After the pledge, the prince s days, you and your sister can live in the castle Petrov will arrange rooms for you There are still a fewin the suburbs, so it's better for you to wait until this rebellion quiets down before returning to your territory”
”Yes, Your Highness”
As Rene left the study, Petrov followed
Looking at his haggard friend, Rene felt a range of emotions ”I'm sorry”
”It's not your fault” Petrov patted on his shoulder ”Don't worry about it”
Somehow, Rene felt his friend was a lot different He could see in Petrov's eyes a look he had never seen before一a subtle resolution and cal as steel that had been repeatedly tempered with fire
Rene realized that his friend was on his way to beco a real leader