223 Larken Clans Narrow-Minded Fool (2/2)

”You decided that the punishment is execution before the trial. That is corruption, you know? A result of a trial can't be decided before the trial; you asking for it is the same as being a corrupt member of a noble clan, something that is punished by death by your Larken Clan, are you sure that you don't want to rectify now?”

The guy was frozen after Yale spoke because Yale told the truth about that topic. Moreover, there Yale's voice was neutral, there wasn't anger or hatred on it, but that only made him scarier to that guy because he felt like if Yale didn't mind about anything and was speaking about the problem like if it was of another person.

Yale truly didn't mind about that topic, there were a lot of proofs of his innocence, and there was no way others could capture him, it didn't matter if the trial were fair or not.

”Even a criminal knows some rules. I am sure that the result would be execution, but just now you need to go to a trial. I was too rash speaking before. I apologize.”

After hearing that reply, a cold smile appeared in Yale's face as he found a good method to punish that guy a bit while benefitting himself.

”Those three are traitors, and Herken had confirmed it himself. However, since you are that sure that I am the culprit of everything no matter what, I will propose a deal to you.”

The guy was surprised by Yale's words, but he had no chance to reply before Yale continued.

”We will a have a duel. You can use whatever you want, and I will just use pure swordsmanship and my right hand to battle. I won't use any type of flying weapons nor kick you with my legs; I will only attack you with the sword in my right hand. If you win, you can kill me or offer me for a trial; that will be your decision. However, if I win, you will come with me to see Revgen, the emperor, and hear his opinion about this matter. What do you think? You have nothing to lose in this deal. Of course, I can't kill you in the battle, but you can kill me if you want.”

Everyone was shocked by Yale's offer because it benefitted his opponent completely and he would still need to hear the decision of the emperor about the topic even if he won the battle.

Lar smiled and retreated because she understood Yale's intention. Rejecting that deal and forcing Yale to go to the trial couldn't be considered righteous in their situation, so Yale was sure that his opponent would accept. To create the Sword Bloodline he needed a difficult battle relying mainly on swordsmanship, so he put those restrictions towards himself to be able to meet those requirements.

Even in the strange case that he would lose the battle, the Larken Clan wouldn't do anything to him because he was innocent and Herken had more than enough proof; proof that the complaining guy didn't even try to see before starting speaking nonsense. However, given his narrow-mindedness, he would think that they were fake before accepting that he was wrong.

The best part for Yale was that if he won he would be able to see the emperor. Revgen had been in seclusion for a lot of time, but he believed that the members of the noble clans still had methods to contact him in emergency times and given the current situation of the Revgen Empire, Yale believed that he would be able to meet him because he was the one who had most information about the situation.

Revgen was someone who knew very well his past life and was still alive, so Yale was eager to meet him.

”Of course I accept. If you were hoping to make me retreat with that deal, try something better. Don't worry I won't kill you. Maybe I will cripple you to avoid problems before reaching Imperial City, but in the almost impossible case that you are innocent after the trial, I will cripple myself in compensation.”

Yale had demonstrated to be far too monstrous, so he wouldn't be at ease without crippling him. Of course, if he was wrong, he was ready to pay the price for it.

Moreover, he felt that Yale's main strength was controlling swords remotely to attack, but in physical strength, he shouldn't have anything to do against him who was at a superior rank and had the Sword Bloodline to strengthen his swordsmanship.

”You are really one of the biggest narrow-minded fools I have seen on my life. I also hope that you are the last narrow-minded member of the Larken Clan or collaborating will be difficult.”

Yale took out one of the swords crafted by Aiwai and put his left hand behind his back. He was ready to humiliate that narrow-minded fool while increasing his strength.