บท 234: The Order

"What are you talking about father? Holding off on Poul's execution? Are you insane? He literally took Penelope from us and you want us to let it go?" 

"Calm down, Alexander, there is a reason for this,"  the king raised his hand, stopping him from speaking. "We have received a letter from the government of the United States, you might want to see it for yourself."

One of the butlers of the king stepped forward with a silver tray with an envelope on it. 

Alexander frowned, wondering what the letter held. He picked it up from the tray and opened the envelope. 

"This missive originates from the esteemed government of the United States. Although we duly acknowledge the profound gravity of Poul's transgressions, it perturbs the international protocols to subject him to British jurisdiction based on circumstantial evidence," Alexander read aloud, his voice tinged with incredulity.