24 Ch 15.2 Arrangements (1/2)

MRE Ch 15.2

Next Morning,

Jason got out of the bed, today's task was set. He had to handle the captives, they can't be fed for free forever.

He walked to the palace grounds. Duke was already here, arranging the soldier's duty. Duke saw him , Duke said ” What are doing here, go to hall I will go there shortly.”

Jason said ” I will go with you”.

” Okay” .

It was a sunny day, clear white sky, sun shining brightly.Jason just strolled in palace grounds watching guards reporting for duty.

After Duke finished, Both of them reached the hall, commanders were already present . They took their seat after salutations.

Duke informed the group ” Today we are here to discuss the future of the captives.” It was a normal meeting. Decisions would be taken by Jason, it could be said that they were present here to know what had been decided. They could give some inputs but it wasn't necessary that it would be included in the final order.

Jason already had an idea in mind ” we are going to use them as workers, miners and for other functions the kingdom requires. ”

” They will be initially contracted to the Kingdom for a period of five years. If their performance is good during the first year, we may consider giving them their freedom. They can live alone or bring their families to our kingdom” Jason paused here, he looked at everyone , no one objected.

Jason continued ” They will be paid half salary for first year , remaining will be funded to them if they pass the criteria mentioned earlier or it will continue till five years in same way”

” Now, allocation of work will be done according to qualifications. Have someone collect it, make them take oath in front of the holy book of Terra.”

The Holy Book of Terra was a book obtained from the ancient runes . Almost every kingdom or empire has one or two such books.

It is written in a language that is completely incomprehensible for people of Tallus. In its presence no one can lie. If they lied their blood will vanish.

Arcania has three such books. They were kept at different places, one with Charles , another in the throne room, last one in the Hall of Justice where special judicial proceedings take place.

It prevents you from speaking lies, but doesn't stop from half truths, till you believe it's true it will be judged true by the book. Whether you want to take such risk depends on you.

Duke went to military ground where captives were kept . He announced the choice they were given, he then asked ” Those who agree with this go to palace ground and complete the procedure.”

This was how the future of captives decided and it was the most lenient way that the war prisoners were dealt throughout the history of Tallus continent.

Captives had no qualms about the judgement, they were so eager that they started running towards the registration office in palace ground. They were afraid if they delay a second more this choice will be taken away.