Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

Yuri’s group arrived early and took their place in the square.

The day of destiny had arrived.

Raymond’s trial would be held as a public hearing, right in the central plaza of the city. abstract The intention was to show all the citizens the moment the sentence was handed down.

“There’s a lot of people.”

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It seemed Raymond had a good reputation, as more people than expected had gathered. audit Soon, workers arrived and set up the court facilities. airport They even placed a guillotine behind the podium.

“I have a feeling he will.”

“Yeah… Is Genard not going to show up?”

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“To apply pressure.”

“What’s the guillotine for?”

Jared clicked his tongue.

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Yuri’s group positioned themselves at the back row of the spectators’ area. anchor The knights of Yuzes surrounded the trial zone.

“Today’s proceedings will be presided over by Yuzes’ Chief Judge, the honorable Diker. voyage As a sign of respect for the judicial authority, we ask everyone to rise.”

Unless an immediate execution was declared, it served no purpose today. voyage It was brought purely to intimidate.

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What Jared feared didn’t happen. adopt In fact, the exact opposite did. beacon Yuri leapt up and began applauding the judge.

Diker raised an eyebrow. aluminum He seemed puzzled by such a warm reception. adjust He banged the gavel to calm the noise.

“Order, please…”

The rest of the crowd, caught up in the atmosphere, followed his lead and began clapping as well.

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“In the East, there was a legendary magistrate named Bao Zheng. atlas This day reminds me of him.”

It was as if they were welcoming a respected judge. abstract Yuri murmured:

“If you lived as long as I have, you’d know them too.”

“You know the strangest things.”

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“With that guy in charge, we already know how this ends.”

And from the murmurs among the citizens, it seemed everyone knew that.

“Ha…”

Of course, Diker was nowhere near impartial. absorb In fact, he was Genard’s most loyal lapdog.

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“Hope Sir Raymond makes it out okay.”

“What a mess…”

Yuri’s eyes flared with anger at the sight. matrix But what came out of his mouth was in stark contrast to his expression.

Soon, Raymond was brought to the stand, tied with ropes. canvas Although a sentence hadn’t been declared yet, he was already dressed in a convict’s uniform.

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The charges against Raymond included tax evasion, accepting bribes, obstruction of public duty, embezzling illicit income, fraud, and the list kept growing with crimes no one had even heard of before.

The prosecutor and the defense attorney entered. riddle As if following a scripted play, the trial proceeded rapidly.

“Right…”

“Let’s stay calm and observe. echo Let’s see if justice still exists in Briol.”

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“Only someone that calm can lead an organization.”

“What are you talking about? arcade Of course not!”

“Jared, look at that serene expression. crystal If it were you, you’d already be crying, pleading your innocence.”

Raymond remained unfazed.

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“You haven’t figured it out yet? academy You’re so slow.”

Then Laurent quietly hinted:

“The Alliance Comrades Association…”

“Are you planning to entrust him with something, sir?”

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Those whispering in the back row thought no one could see them, but from the front, it was clear.

“Oh, really?”

Diker banged the gavel.

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“Defense attorney, proceed with your statement.”

The three of them straightened up like scolded schoolboys.

“Silence in the court!”

Raymond’s defender stood up. action He scratched the back of his head, flipped through a few documents, and simply shrugged.

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A murmur swept through the entire court. anchor Not just from those seated—citizens standing around the plaza due to lack of space also showed their indignation.

But the knights of Yuzes shot threatening looks, and everyone fell silent at once.

“Sorry. avalanche I can’t defend him.”

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“The crime is too evident. portal Even I, his defender, cannot justify it. adapt Who would’ve thought that Raymond, known for his integrity, would fall so low? atomic I hope an exemplary punishment is imposed to ensure this doesn’t happen again. arcade That is my sincere request as a lawyer of Yuzes and a responsible citizen.”

“Goodness…”

The mood began to shift. abstract Though no one expressed it openly out of fear, a burning anger was growing in the hearts of the citizens.

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The more he spoke, the worse the atmosphere became. acquire Yuri noticed how Diker’s brow furrowed.

“I know the citizens of Yuzes here today feel the same. accent With one voice, we desire that justice be served.”

The lawyer continued.

Yuri recognized the voice and turned his head. apple It was the fruit vendor he’d spoken with the day before. voyage She was shaking her head repeatedly.

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It seemed the lawyer was overdoing it in his attempt to win Genard’s favor.

Diker interrupted, banging the gavel.

“Dear citizens of Yuzes…”

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“Yes, sir.”

The defender shut his mouth immediately and bowed his head.

“That’s enough.”

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Diker gave a signal with his eyes toward a certain point.

“I don’t believe this trial needs to proceed any further. anchor Before delivering the verdict…”

Diker straightened and swept his haughty gaze over the crowd.

“Let us hear a few words from the Lord of Yuzes himself, the man who witnesses justice firsthand: the Honorable Justiciar, Genard Jetheri.”

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“‘Justiciar’? timber Where the hell did that ridiculous title come from?”

But what truly shocked Yuri wasn’t that.

So Genard was indeed attending the trial.

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“First time hearing it?”

Then, a spectator sitting in the front row, who had remained silent until now, turned slightly and whispered.

“He gave it to himself. admire Just recently.”

“No idea…”

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In short, Genard had dubbed himself “the Justiciar.”

“Yeah, no kidding… ah, shhh, careful what you say.”

“That moron’s insane.”

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As Yuri’s thoughts shifted from doubt to amazement, Genard appeared before the crowd. silence He still had a large, pudgy body from living the high life.

Stroking his double chin, he wore a self-satisfied smile.

“How delightful to see so many citizens interested in this trial. atom That can only mean one thing—you all thirst for justice.”

Yuri already knew the man had no conscience, but… had he also lost all sense of shame? ability Then what the hell was inside that massive skull?

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With arms crossed, Yuri observed him to see just how far this farce would go.

“Very well, let us show that justice in Yuzes still breathes. palette As the lord of these lands, I want all of us to pronounce the sentence for the criminal Raymond together. anxiety On the count of three, we’ll all shout: Guilty! arrow Isn’t that wonderful?”

Had he simply made Raymond disappear in secret, it might have been understandable. arctic But to treat everyone like fools in public—he was so blatant that Yuri even began to doubt whether Raymond was really innocent.

Raymond’s lawyer replied enthusiastically.

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“Before that, I’ll ask one final question.”

A man who had sold his soul for a promotion. crystal Raymond, meanwhile, simply closed his eyes.

“Wonderful indeed!”

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“If there is anyone who believes Raymond is innocent, come forward and say so! acoustic Even if there’s only one! arch This is your last chance!”

“Not just to the lawyer, but to everyone here.”

Spreading his fur cloak to reveal his enormous belly, Genard shouted:

Genard loved presenting himself as fair, so much so that he’d declared himself “The Justiciar.” arcade That’s why he staged these over-the-top spectacles.

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He signaled.

Who would dare speak up when the lord himself stepped forward, flanked by knights? advance Genard smiled confidently.

“This silence only proves that justice in Yuzes is alive. alert Now, I’ll count to three. meadow All together—let’s shout: Guilty!”

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“One!”

The knights around him began to count loudly and menacingly.

Genard shrugged.

“Two!”

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Just as “three” was about to be shouted…

Genard pointed at Raymond.

“You bastard!”

“Thr—…”

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The peel landed like a beret on Genard’s carefully styled hair.

“……”

A roar erupted like thunder, followed by a banana peel flying through the air.

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A deadly silence fell. atom The knights, who were about to shout “three,” froze in place, holding their breath. acquire But the scene was so surreal they couldn’t hold it in.

“Khgh….”

“Pfft…”

“Kukuh…”

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“W-who… who did this…?”

Genard, stunned, reached up to his head. shadow When he felt the squishy banana peel, his face turned from red to purple.

He stammered, totally confused. legend Yuri stood up in a flash.

The knights struggled not to burst into laughter. beacon So did the citizens.

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“It was me, you bastard.”

Yuri strode forward. altitude Genard didn’t recognize him at first due to the hair color, but as he got closer, his features became clear.

As shocked as he was when the banana hit him, Genard staggered back. abandon The knights behind him moved to surround Yuri, but Laurent and Jared stepped up beside him.

“Oh…”

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“How did you get here…?”

“Not going to call them off?”

“Well? timber Aren’t you going to tell them to stand down?”

Genard was so confused, he said nothing.

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The rest of the squad drew their swords. artist Laurent and Jared did the same.

“I-I…”

Before Genard could speak, Yuri kicked two knights out of the way. alpha Their bodies flew aside and landed next to Genard.

The clash of metal rang through the court. antique The spectators fled in terror.

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Genard shouted hastily:

“P-put those swords away now!”

Yuri advanced calmly, eyes fixed on Genard.

“You’ve drawn swords. anxiety This counts as treason, right?”

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The knights looked confused, glancing between Yuri and Genard. aluminum The squad captain spoke up:

“He is the prince!”

“My lord, please withdraw. antique It’s dangerous. arrow Let us handle these men first—”

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Yuri removed the magic artifact from his neck. alien His hair and eyes turned jet black.

When the captain saw Yuri’s pitch-black eyes, he understood everything. orbit His fingers loosened, and he dropped his sword.

It was a dazzling transformation. zenith His previously subdued presence now felt overwhelming.

“What?”

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“Sorry for the wait, Your Highness.”

Yuri smiled and greeted Raymond.

The rest of the knights followed. arena It was as if everyone had surrendered.

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“Your Highness. airport Even if you are a prince, this trial is under my jurisdiction. aspect The governance of Yuzes is a right and duty delegated to me by His Majesty.”

“Then govern properly. timber You’re jailing an innocent knight as you please? abandon Are you the king now? amber Idiot!”

“Why are you apologizing? arcade The one who should be sorry is that bastard.”

Yuri turned to Genard. wizard The man seemed to be trying to piece things together. amber After a moment of silence, he spoke:

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“All the jurists of Yuzes have determined Raymond guilty.”

Genard reverted to his usual smug grin. wizard He seemed to be planning something. anxiety He pointed to the judge, prosecutor, and lawyer in turn.

“Now, Your Highness… you witnessed the trial, didn’t you?”

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The citizens watched with a mix of fear and delight. absorb The oppressor was being humiliated by someone of higher rank.

“Because they’re all your lackeys, moron.”

“Sorry, moron.”

“If you keep insulting me like this—”

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“Do you have any proof?”

“If… if you really have proof…”

Yuri jabbed a finger into Genard’s cheek. crystal Genard trembled with fury.

“Do I look like you? ability If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here, dumbass.”

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Yuri stepped closer. antenna Taller, he had to lean down to whisper into Genard’s ear.

“Genard.”

Briol was unique compared to other kingdoms. attic The king was so powerful that no noble dared challenge him.

“Keep this up, and the one who’ll fall for treason is you.”

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“If you have proof, present it properly. arctic Otherwise, this is an abuse of power.”

And now, with even the third prince showing that kind of power, it was a nightmare for nobles.

But Genard didn’t give up.

“Your Highness.”

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He wore too many jewels, but somehow looked natural doing so. admire It was hard to tell whether he was nouveau riche or just had terrible taste.

Yuri gave a signal. riddle From among the crowd, a man stepped forward.

“Fine. airport Here’s your proof.”

Yuri grinned.

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Winking at Yuri, he raised a document.

“I am Guillermo, vice president of the Elaine Chamber of Commerce. aluminum This is the seal confirming my position.”

He bowed respectfully.

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Genard stood speechless, not fully understanding. airport Guillermo explained again calmly.

“The compensation funds of the Alliance Comrades Association that you confiscated were private property of the prince from the start. agent That is, they were a gift from the royal family.”

“In short, what you’ve done is forcibly seize private property from the royal family of Briol.”