Chapter 75: Execution

"Most of you might not know me since I rarely come outside but my name is Davin Keller, I'm the adopted brother of this person here as well as the owner of the Keller firm," Davin's introduction caused all of them to look at them in surprise.

All of the daily needs and some complex new inventions were introduced by the Keller firm to the ordinary citizens that if they were to lose them it will be a great disadvantage for them.

"You see, my brother and I decided to help the viscountess to correct this rotten viscount's rule and bring prosperity to you people, Join hands with us," Velian gave a long speech through his doppel which caused all the citizens to think that, coming under these great people might be the greatest thing that can happen to them.

Once the doubts died down a little Velian decided to get on with what he was supposed to do in this meeting. He waved his hand at Asumi and she ordered her soldiers to bring the viscount onto the stage.

"We will now start the verdict of the viscount Jerald Cantrell and his family," Velian announced which caused all the citizens to look at the chained man who was being dragged by two men. Anna and Hannah were walking normally because they were treated fairly well than Jerald.

"This man here is the cause of many crimes in this territory," Velian read the whole report of his crimes including how he stole and used the taxes of citizens and his illegal slave business.

"That topped all the heinous activities done by this man," Velian said while pointing at the viscount.

"Damn it! So we were working hard and paying money for him to buy paintings and ornaments," The crowd started to shout at him and hurl insults at him.

Jerald's eyes were burning with rage looking at Velian and the crowd,

"I will kill you all, I will definitely kill you, Ughh," He couldn't finish the sentence becuase suddenly a rock came flying and hit his eye.

"You can throw rocks at him but don't kill him, he must be executed under our law, not by citizens," Velian advised them.

He was going back until he remembers the face of Anna who was looking lifeless now, she had a great list of crimes which cannot be called small at all.

"What are you doing here? Just because you're a woman don't think I will go easy on you," He pushed her in the direction of her husband.

"Ugh~ It hurts, please stop," She couldn't take it even for a few minutes she started screaming. Jerald was biting his tongue to avoid groaning in pain.

This continued for sweet ten minutes until both of them became a bloody mess. They were barely conscious right now. I asked all the parents to take their children since it's going to be wild from now on.

"We will begin the execution now," Two soldiers came forward with big swords and kept its blade on their necks.

Anna was unconscious right now but she still felt the fear of having a long sword on her neck. Their daughter was bawling her eyes out looking at them. It was a heart-wrenching sight but none of them felt petty for this family after listening to their crimes.

"Cut their necks with a single swing on my count," Velian said to the two executioners.

"3...2...1..."

*Thomp

Two heads fell on the ground leaking blood all over the stage. It was a gruesome sight to behold. Most of the people were not brave enough to look at it. Elda was crying while hugging Sariya.

Velian didn't feel anything looking at their corpses or Hannah, but when he saw Elda crying he felt his heart-wrenching in pain.

He decided to end this and let all others go back to their houses.

"Jerald Cantrell is no more, we will take control of this territory now, from now onward I will take you on a prosperous path," Velian ended his speech and went back to his position.

It took a few minutes for everyone to go back to their work. Hannah was also taken back to her cell since Sariya asked Velian to spare her. Others were to be judged based on their crimes on later dates.

"It's done, now is the real battle going to start," Velian said while lying dying on a sofa in the Cantrell mansion. They returned here after the assembly since they had no place to stay.

"Is the kingdom going to attack us?" Sariya was anxious even though Velian said the empire won the war.

"Not any sooner, but when they get the news, Kingdom will try to attack us even if they don't have troops to send, so we should get ready,"

"Sariya, I saw you have great administrative skills, so why don't you become the governor and support me, this is not an order it's just a request, You can refuse if you want," Velian wanted to go and meet Delvi quickly to check on her.

Sariya thought for a few seconds,

"If I become the governor, I can ensure he won't do anything bad with the people, and Elda will be safe," She was thinking about the pros and cons of this request. In the end, she agreed to act as the governor on behalf of Velian.

"Great choice, I really like your confidence and your love for your people, that man is really pathetic to isolate a good woman like you," Velian was impressed with her.

"W-what are you saying? I'm an old woman who's abandoned by her own family, My only worth is Elda," She was feeling rather down remembering how her family forced this marriage on her.

"Oh~ so you're just like my mother, I heard she also had a similar problem, I don't really understand how these people think, my mother is a talented adventurer but her family forced her to marry just like you," Velian was feeling frustrated from how they treated his mother.

"Oh! So Daphnia is noble, that means you're a noble too, just how many secrets do you hide from us?"Velian didn't realise until she pointed out that, he was going to reveal her true identity.

"Well you're a close companion now, so I don't need to hide that much from you, even if you betray me, I can take no damage because I have the full power to control it," He said.

"Don't be stupid, I won't ever betray you, Elda and my life were saved by you and if not for your treatment I would have been already bedridden," Sariya was feeling rather grateful for his help.

They were happily talking until the others came back.

"You guys take dinner, I have some business to deal with in the firm," Velian excused and got ready to leave.

"Veli, you have a business to do this late in the evening," Daphnia was worried about him.

"Yeah, it's just a small thing, I will come back soon," He left saying farewell to them.