[Bonus chapter]The New Duke

"Father is going to kill brother?"

When the knights picked up Henry, Ricarda asked the emperor who was holding her.

"He is not your brother. He is your enemy."

"But he protected me."

"But he would also have wanted to kill you. It must be an act."

"Father, can you please let go of him? If he is really bad, maybe he will learn a lesson, right? Father was the one who told me we should give a chance to good people. He is good...He is really good."

With Ricarda's pleading the emperor seemed to be stuck between what to do. However, her charm worked.

Henry could only cry while thanking him for sparing his life.

"Okay then! Just because my daughter told me, I will spare your life. But you should see how your father gets punished. So bring him with us. I will send you back after the executions would be done."

Henry was still dragged away by them. But after that man said he would not kill him, Henry was reassured.