202 King Wilheims Reques (2/2)
Suddenly, pitch-black clouds appeared and loomed over the entire courtyard. Those witnessing this were in a panic, unsure of what was happening.
”As turmoil and blood wash the world over, let my blood guide thy signs as they crossover!”
Jack continued and slashed his forearm. Using the blood, Jack started painting a circle around him.
”Stop that--”
”SILENCE!!!”
Just as the king's brother was about to order someone to stop Jack, the king's voice echoed and shook the entire courtyard.
”Those who dare touch Jack or dare to leave shall be marked as enemies of the state!” shouted the king, changing the mood entirely. While guards appeared and lined all the exits, the king looked at the other members of the royal family, noticing many with grim expressions.
”What's wrong? Speak up!”
”Y-your majesty, that young man is casting black magic. If he keeps this up, then we'll--”
”Shut up!” retorted the king. ”Jack was able to help the Reinolt Kingdom remove the leech that is the Chaos Syndicate, so I asked him to help me do the same. All who dare speak now will be labeled as syndicate members and slaughtered. Otherwise, wait till he's finished!”
Many people were visibly shaking, terrified of what the king had just said.
For the innocent, it was the king's admittance that their nation was also under the syndicate's influence.
For the guilty, it was their death sentence.
The king's brother was also trembling, though not quite as much as others. He swallowed some saliva and asked, ”Brother, how--”
”SILENCE! I've given the order, and all who break it will perish!”
Just then, a rush of frost filled the entire courtyard with the king at the center. Though the other royals were strong, King Wilheim was lv. 62 and outclassed them all. They had no choice but to wait in silence or be killed on the spot, even his brother.
Finished with the blood circle, Jack finished up. ”Skaryn, reveal thy intent and let the world behold thy servant's work!”
”Crack! CRACK!!”
Black lightning scattered across the clouds, making those unknowing nobles below quiver in fear.
”Bother--”
”Thy deeds shan't remain hidden, and thy hands shan't go berserk!”
Weiss tried to interrupt but Jack paid them no mind. To him, he didn't care what anyone was saying or doing. With the king standing directly beside him, no one there would be able to affect his performance of the ritual.
”CRACK!!!”
More black lightning appeared, descending into the crowd and blasting into almost one-fifth of the people gathered in the crowd. Both royals and guards were blasted, proving that the king's fear.
”All who are bathed in black lightning shall perish immediately as traitors to Aazoon! Everyone, pass judgment now!”
All unaffected royal guards took action. Though they knew these people personally, the moment they were revealed as syndicate members, all trust and past relationships were thrown out without prejudice.
”But I'm your brother! Surely, you can't--”
Weiss tried to talk his way out of punishment but was frozen solid before he could finish his first sentence.
With the king acting personally and the help of all the royal guards and nobles, the syndicate members didn't stand a chance. They were too ill-prepared for such a circumstance and had underestimated the king greatly.
Within fifteen minutes, all syndicate members were slaughtered and the royal guards started cleaning up.
”Now…” Turning to his son and daughter, the king laughed, ”Sorry for not telling you about his, but it had to be done immediately and without flaw. If such threats appear while you're king, I hope you can act in a similar manner, Willim.”
”And Erina, I'm sorry for playing with your feelings like that, but I needed to give Jack a reason to speak that would keep everyone calm. This was the best we could think of.”
”So… I'm not…”