126 King's Bayard's Verdict 3

"No, no, no… Please, I beg of you."

The detainers picked him up and took him out of the throne room.

"Mr Greg shall be released and have all the money and robes returned to him. As for the other ten men, they shall pay a fine of two hundred silver coins each to Mr Greg, for conspiracy and cheating."

"Your Majesty, the Princess…" Minister Clifford started to say but got cut off by King Bayard's hand. 

"Cyrena you have done well figuring out the real culprit and saving a man's life. You have proven to be able to handle matters of the kingdom effectively and so as promised, you have earned the right to sit side by side with Owen during all council meetings. I am proud of you daughter. You have done well."

"Thank you for your praise father," Princess Cyrena said with a smile.