The time they waited was not very long. Lord Yogana would have arrived immediately even if he received the king's call later than this. Despite the rumors going around Barb Clay, he had a reputation for being a sleeper.
As soon as Yogana entered the small living room, he bowed respectfully and said humbly: "Your Majesty, as soon as your loyal Sheriff received your order, he rushed over without stopping. Excuse me, so Your Majesty summoned me tonight and I wonder what your instructions are?"
"My Lord Sheriff, the security of the kingdom is in jeopardy now, do you think I can still count on you?" The king played with a pen used to sign decrees in his hand and looked at his Sheriff casually.
Yogana received the king's order in the middle of the night, and he was already suspicious and thinking wildly along the way. Although the king's expression was gentle at the moment, his tone made Yogana secretly say "something bad". He hurriedly bent down and replied: "Your Majesty, I have always been in awe and gratitude for this noble responsibility you have given me. I have tried my best to protect this city for Your Majesty, and I have never dared to be negligent. "
"Since you are so loyal to your duties, I believe that the people of my country must live and work in peace and contentment and walk in the dark without worrying." The king said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, this is all your wisdom. I am only following your order to maintain peace in the place. This is all your wisdom." Yogana was frightened and increasingly confused about the king's intention in saying these words.
"Ah, as you said, I should reward you well." The king laughed.
Of course Yogana could hear the insincerity and mockery in the king's words. He didn't know why the king was suddenly dissatisfied with him. Since he didn't understand, of course he didn't dare to straighten his bent waist.
"Then how should you explain to me? Why are there people fighting at the palace gate? Their performance is not even a little bit better than that of those gangsters on the street. Thanks to your devotion to duty, they will soon It’s time to fight on the most sacred throne in our country. Isn’t this just around the corner? So you are doing your best to protect this city for me! Don’t you feel a little ashamed of the position you are in? ?" Cold sweat ran down Yogana's face.
"Your Majesty, I'm sorry that this happened. But the perpetrator has been brought to justice..."
The king interrupted. "What's going on? I could have listened to the guard captain's report, but now that the prisoner is in your hands, I just want to hear your explanation." He glanced at Glenn, "Besides, maybe someone suspects the criminal He was wronged and I was afraid that he would not receive fair treatment.”
"Yes, Your Majesty. Based on reports received, we have detained the perpetrator. It has been found that the person who provoked the guard is the most notorious troublemaker in our country. His name is Trinville, who is not yet thirty years old. But he was idle and causing trouble all day long. He had inherited a blacksmith shop from his father and could have been a dedicated blacksmith. But he rarely stayed there and just drank and made trouble every day."
"Trinville?" The name is familiar. In the King's City of Barbukele, Trinville's name had entered his ears more than once, and he still knew something about this hunter. Just today, he seemed to have personally issued a commendation order to the bounty hunter named Trinville to commend him for some of his achievements in the kingdom. The commendation order was still under his instruction, and as a joke on his loyal Sheriff, he ordered Yogana himself to read it in person. Unexpectedly, Trinville would become Yogana's prisoner at night.
This is truly honor and shame coming to the same person at the same time. "This is really a joke!" He couldn't help but feel curious about the prisoner.
The king rubbed his hands and returned to the chair to sit down, and asked with interest: "But you haven't told me why he was arrested."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I was just about to say it. The fact is already clear. Shortly after the clock struck noon, this Trinville came to the sacred palace gate, claiming to enter the palace to find someone. According to the custom of guarding the gate The guards could not let him in. But the guards were very kind. They still notified the person he was looking for when he entered the palace, and conveyed his message accurately. Isn't this normal? ? However, next, this criminal braved the disdain of the world and had an argument with your loyal guards at the gate of the palace of the most sacred kingdom. This was entirely his own fault, so the guards caught him and The humble post was notified. This is what happened.”
"Then who is he looking for?"
"Your Majesty, this is your cook, Mrs. Lei Sirui."
"Ah!" The king glanced at Glenn. He should have guessed this.
"So, what are you going to do with this daredevil? My Lord Sheriff, this time a criminal really fell into your hands. Will you let him go easily?"
"According to the kingdom's sacred and fair laws, this criminal should be sentenced to six months of hard labor in the kingdom's quarry in the west." Yogana replied respectfully.
"It's just a fight, there's no bigger crime, right? Would six months of hard labor be too harsh?" the king asked with a smile.
Yogana bowed deeply to the king and said: "You are really a kind monarch. But the law is the law. If we do not punish him severely, then the palace will become a place where no one respects and respects anyone. If things go on like this, no matter what, As long as they act recklessly, the terrible scene your Majesty just predicted may not be far away. Your Majesty, if those troublemakers fight in the palace and do not receive the punishment they deserve, they can instead use it as a job to brag about. If things raise the status of others and win the sympathy and imitation of kind and ignorant people, then the dignity of the law will be completely lost. As for what you said, some people suspect that he will be treated unfairly. I can only say that this is a slander against me. It is also a slander against the laws of the entire kingdom." He glanced at Glenn.
"It seems that that daredevil should receive some lessons for his indiscretion. What do you think, Glenn?" The king was very satisfied, and now he just wanted to see what Glenn would do.
As soon as Yogana entered the room, he saw Grayn standing next to the king. He also teased him today with Blueberry Tavern and Trinville. To be able to be alone with the king so late at night, one can imagine the favor he received. Nothing can be done to him, but that Trinville is a different matter. He always looked down upon himself, and he had long wanted to take it out on him. This time he finally hit the door himself and fell into the French Open. "We must not let him go." Thinking of this, he made a passionate gesture of defending the law in front of the king, which actually concealed the truth from the king.
Glenn said calmly: "The law cannot be desecrated, just as a person's innocence must not be tarnished. I still suggest that Trinville should be given a chance to defend himself. If he is really wronged, then, especially The law Lord Gurner mentioned will naturally give him a just result. The law is not just made to punish certain people, but more importantly, to teach people how to follow it. Lord Sheriff, do you think so? "
Yogana's face turned red, and he gasped and glared at Glenn, "Your wise and merciful Majesty, please forgive me for speaking out. I do not agree with Mr. Glenn's views. Since the introduction of the law and its The difference between enforcers, law-abiding good guys and lawless villains couldn't be easier! What I'm saying is, the law is there to punish people like this loudmouthed guy who always calls himself 'Big Vika' It was enacted by Mr. Linville and his ilk. We have witnesses to prove the crimes he committed, which he cannot deny.
Your Majesty, this prisoner is still so arrogant even in my prison that he claims that he will tear down the room in which he is kept. Your Majesty, this is a completely crazy criminal. Six months of hard labor would be good for him. It would teach him how to abide by the law and what rules he should not touch casually. "
The magistrate who had always been cautious in front of King Orzin, with his awe-inspiring righteousness in hand and his eloquent appearance, immediately impressed him and made him smile.
Seeing that Glenn was about to refute his Sheriff, he smiled and waved his hands and said: "Now is not a good time for you to debate. Shouldn't we be more concerned about whether the 'big man Vika' you call is innocent? A good man, or a bastard who behaves recklessly? Well, Mr. Sheriff, have you brought the prisoner?"
"Your Majesty, I have followed your instructions. I have brought him here, right outside. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, there are several soldiers guarding him. He will be more honest." Yogana bowed and said.
When Greene heard that Trinville was outside, he ran out without saying hello to the king.
At the end of the corridor, a small group of soldiers stood in a row, with the prisoners under their strict supervision in the middle. His friend looked relaxed, looking around nonchalantly and moving his bound hands and feet. Those soldiers were very nervous and did not dare to let down their guard for a moment without blinking.
When he saw Glenn walking towards him, he shouted happily: "Oh, Glenn, I'm here. Alas, I thought I wouldn't be able to see you until tomorrow, and I'm still regretting it. .Excuse me, why are you here?"
Green felt relieved to see that Trinville was as energetic as ever. "Good friend, I can't wait until tomorrow to see you. May I ask why you are here?"
Trinville smiled sheepishly and wanted to raise his hands to scratch his hair, but his hands were still tied, so he had to smile awkwardly: "Oh, this is not my intention. No matter where good friends meet, they are better than It's much better to be in this dull palace. Yes, I just found out today that it is indeed like this. If you can't speak loudly and happily, laugh when you want, no matter if you knock over a few chairs or break a few wine glasses, No one will come to scold you. That is a place where good friends gather. Obviously this is not the case. That’s why I was brought here so late. I guess, maybe some big shot wants to see me? "
Glenn also made him laugh, "This is the palace! Guess who else would want to see you so late?"
"You mean His Majesty the King wants to see me?" he said. "That surprises me a little."
"I am also surprised! Trinville, my friend. We have been apart for seventeen years. Many things will happen in these seventeen years, but I believe, as you once told me, you will never It won’t change. As soon as I entered this city, I saw with my own eyes how much people like you and trust you. Such a person’s moral character is impeccable. I believe in you. However, what came out of the mouth of the Kingdom’s Sheriff Man, it seems you are the same. Trinville, you really don’t seem to have changed much. You are still so restless and love to fight!"
Grain felt that it was one thing to trust his friend, but it was also necessary to let him know that sometimes calmness was worth the most powerful fist. He said while untying the rope that tied Trinville, "So what? As far as I know, you seem to have won. But you have to be careful. Many times, victory comes at a price. of."
Trinville immediately understood what Gray meant. He said solemnly: "Grain, I know that sometimes I have a bad temper, and I dare not say that I am always right. But please believe me, I will not use the title 'your friend'" Even a little bit of disgrace. You will think that I am worthy of being your friend!"
Glenn waved his arms vigorously and said loudly: "Okay, Trinville. If I still have a little doubt about you just now, please forgive me. I still have full confidence in you, and I will stand with you. Together. When you see His Majesty the King, please tell everything truthfully."
Trinville was brought before the king. It was the first time that he was so close to the king of Apodoli. He has been impressed by the majesty and grace of the king since he was sensible. In his little heart, the king of Apodoli is unparalleled and noble. No matter how unruly he was, he bowed and saluted the king when he saw him, then straightened up and looked at the king.
This direct gaze did not bring much displeasure to the king. He knew very well that people like Trinville, who came from the bottom of the kingdom, just lacked some courtesy, not loyalty. He couldn't demand how perfect a person who had never entered the palace would do.
He knew very well - those who kneel on the ground may not be loyal.
King Orzin was also looking at Trinville and secretly praised him. He liked Trinville's majestic and vigorous figure very much. Although he had heard various rumors about "Big Vika", he still didn't expect him to be such a mighty and strong man.
The king felt a little fond of him, but also a little disappointed: "Such a man should serve the country in the army of the kingdom." He strengthened his thoughts and smiled.
"Are you Trinville?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. It's an honor...".
The king interrupted: "Do you think I would be honored to give up precious sleep late at night just to meet a criminal?"
Although the king was a person that Trinville respected very much, when he heard someone call him a "criminal", the supreme value of honor in his heart made him forget that the person sitting opposite him was the supreme ruler of the kingdom who could take life and death.
"Criminal? You said criminal! Your Majesty, has the court already convicted me without trial? As an ordinary citizen of Apodoli, I cherish my reputation more than my life. I cannot allow someone to slander me like this. Not even you, King of Apodoli!”
The king stood up and walked to Trinville's side. The king himself was also tall, but still half a head shorter than Tringville. He walked around Trinville with great interest. Both Glenn and Yogana stood aside, looking at the two people in the room with their own concerns.
"Isn't it?" the king said, "aren't you the one who often causes trouble in the tavern and speaks disrespectfully? Isn't it you who despises the power of the kingdom and acts as the savior yourself? Catching criminals is not what you should do. Do you understand? Don’t think that because I rewarded you today, you have forgotten your duty as a human being. Recently, I also heard that you openly defied the conscription order issued by the Supreme Council and refused to join the kingdom’s army to serve the country. No one has ever done this before Discipline you. But weren’t you the one who insulted the palace guards in front of my palace and injured them? Based on this alone, couldn’t the law judge your crime?”
Trinville smiled instead: "Am I not free in Apodoli? Can't I live the life I want to live according to my nature? Your Majesty, I have never been ashamed of my previous life. Exactly This kind of life makes me feel how happy it is to be a free person. I don’t want to say anything more to defend myself, because it would make me feel ashamed. As for what your Majesty just said about the fight outside the palace gate , I’m afraid it’s not what you think.”
Yogana said sharply: "Your Majesty, there is no doubt about it. It was he who insulted Your Majesty's guard soldiers first, and the guards who were injured by him can all testify. This cannot be denied no matter how much sophistry is given."
Trinville said contemptuously: "Lord Yogana, when you saw me, everything was over. When I was forcibly taken away by you, I resisted for my dignity, even if I injured your Man, am I going to be accused of a shameful crime? And you, the Sheriff of the Royal City, you put an innocent person into your terrible prison without asking the reason. Don’t you feel ashamed of your Majesty and the people? Do you trust me?"
Yogana's face was gloomy, but he insisted that Trinville should be punished accordingly.
