Chapter 303 - The Bandits Annihilation (1) (2/2)

Of course, there will be a battle between them and us that will ensue, so we need to tell the villagers before hand to stay in their homes and lock the doors. They must not go out at any cost, because these bandits are sure to take hostages. They are said to be heartless and can kill innocents without second thoughts.

'These kinds of men should not be permitted to live.' I thought. Anger started to boil inside of me just by thinking of the past crimes these bandits have done.

”Then all is settled then.” Chris said while we polish our plan. ”It would be great though if we can ambush them in a specific location. The village maybe small but it is still best to lure them in one location and ambush them there.”

Chris had a point. The village is still wide for our group of men to guard. If we are able to lure them in one specific location, then luring them into a trap and ambushing them will be more efficient. It also lessens casualties to people and surroundings, and we can attain victory in a small amount of time.

”Excuse me, your majesty.” The villager leader interrupted. ”There is someone outside that would like to have a word with you. They said that they can lend a hand against the bandits.”

”Let them in.” I was curious who this person would be.

Not long two people came inside our meeting area, it was a young man and woman. The woman had a small bulge in her stomach and clearly pregnant in her early months.

”W-We would like to help.” The young woman said with frightened eyes. ”M-My husband David… he is a member of the bandits that is stalking us outside.”

”What?!” Brad was about to pull out his sword and the other men was about to do the same, but I raised a hand to stop them.

”Let them speak.” I ordered. The men had let go of their swords with some hesitation. Their eyes the young man that was standing with the pregnant woman.

”I-I want to leave the bandit group when I saw what bad things they have done.” David said. His expression was a mixture if fear and regret. ”I have thought many times to leave, b-but I was afraid because the boss… he could kill anyone. And I was afraid that if I defect, they will not let me leave the group alive.”

”Then why did you join in the first place, huh?” Brad said, seething his anger.

”It was because of me.” The young woman stepped forward. ”W-We are a young couple and as you can see this village is poor. My husband, he had dreamed of us leaving this village and making our way to the capital to have a more bountiful life for our family and with our baby on its way. But to do that, we should at least have some money to start.”

”I-I thought that I can make fast money if I join the bandits. And if I have acc.u.mulated a good amount then I can leave the group and start a new life with my wife and child in the capital.” David said meekly. ”B-But what the bandits have done in each of their raids, I cannot stomach it. I will give back everything that I acquired if that means I can get out of the group and come back to my wife safely.” I saw that the young couple's words are clearly genuine.

'This man just wanted to give his family a good life.' I thought. 'But he chose the wrong path to take.'

”If you can help us, then I will clear you of your crime in associating yourself with these bandits.” I said. ”That is, if you did not do any crimes besides thievery.” I looked at him with a piercing gaze.

David flinched when he saw me looking at him, his body shaking. ”I promise you I did not do anything other than stealing. I cannot stomach the sight of blood of even lay my hands on any woman other than my wife.”

”That is true.” His wife chimed in. ”Please believe us. Please believe my husband. He did not do anything other than stealing.”

”Then I will take your word.” I said with a chilling voice. ”But remember, if I knew that your husband is lying, then I can only punish him. And the punishment on lying to a monarch, is death.”

The young couple was clearly shivering but they were firm with their statement. And after that we have made a concreate plan on how to deal with these bandits.

'I will surely annihilate these bandits from this continent.' Was the thought I had in mind. My anger in me only heightened my desire to obliterate them.

edited by: nalyn

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