Chapitre 164: The aftermath

Now that I had most of the other stuff settled, I tried to assess the current situation. "Why am I here?"

I addressed the most pressing question at hand. It was weird for a hero such as me to be treated in such poor magnitude. I did know I was no hero though. But then again considering how they treated me in front of their people, it wasn't all that surprising. 

"We- we couldn't disclose that Aa-Araan-" Jowy stuttered.

He couldn't look me in the eye.

Imazael patted Jowy's shoulder and came forward. "We couldn't tell the people that a prince tried to murder his own father."

"So, you framed me?"                     

"Yes. But only you. That's why your companion was forced to leave the country," She added.

Now I'll be hated for something I didn't do? Perfect! What else can you do to me!

"So, what now? You'd execute me?" My voice rose significantly. I was excited and that wasn't good for my health.

"Not quite."