章 78: Thirty Lashes in Total

Over the year that Ragnar had ruled as King in the Central Gamaaloth Kingdom, everyone had come to recognize that behind his stern facade, strict discipline, and the intimidating aura he projected, Ragnar always governed with compassion.

This blend of firmness and fairness had slowly won the respect, if not the affection, of his subjects and even those from neighboring lands.

However, once Ragnar Clementine made a decision, there was no turning back. This sent a shiver down the spine of many, especially when Ragnar enforced a severe punishment on Sophia Mary Clementine, his wife and the queen of the Gamaaloth kingdom.

Fear gripped everyone as they worried that Ragnar would never reconsider, and by now, 12 hours had passed since the decree was issued.