Bab 93: Chapter 93: A Show of True Power (V)

"Destroying a mere port wouldn't make me feel at ease. It's just a small punishment compared to what you have done to my mate," Gale said clear and concisely. In front of all the soldiers present, he continued, "You neglected her after she fell and broke her leg. You didn't help her, nor send a doctor to treat her. So her leg became deformed as she grew up."

The soldiers gulped. 

The peasants might have known nothing about Swan, but those who lived or worked in the palace, they knew well how often they had to bully that crippled woman.

Some of the soldiers had sympathy for that weak lady, but they feared Aria more than they pitied Swan.

They dared not to face Princess Aria's wrath, as she was infamous for being petty and often punished someone out of spite or bad mood.