Beheading and Rules

I asked Hayd and Levian to gather all the residents of Aurus. Just giving them food supplies for the next month didn't solve this problem. They would starve again, and the region would still be left behind.

They need a way to defend themselves. As Alexander Graham Bell said, "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."

Levian nodded when he saw me. Looks like they've all gathered here. I came out with a strong body, and without hesitation. Right now, they need a leader who looks strong and knows the way out.

I saw their faces full of hope, faces that were also full of worry for their fate.

"I am Akion Naal Sanktessy, the second son of Baron Eihns Naal Sanktessy. I was ordered by my father to help the Aurus region and settle the matter here."

They looked at me in disbelief.

"As you know, the Sanktessy region is not a rich and prosperous region. Especially Aurus, the region that has felt the most impact!" I paused for a moment just to see their expressions return. They have to focus on me.

"The headman of Aurus Village who was trusted by Baron Sanktessy instead committed corruption, took tribute, and the worst thing was betrayal." I glared at all of them. The corners of their eyes all looked furious. Some clenched their fists and bit their lips.

"All this time, I think my father was too soft on those criminals. So, I took firm action by giving them the punishment they deserve." I glanced at Levian.

"Bring them in!" They came out with their heads covered, their hands bound by ropes.

Guards took them violently, they were dragged away by force. Their trembling bodies were obvious, but I didn't care.

I saw them like eagles chasing prey. If my gaze had been a sword, they would have become slices of flesh by now. Their cowardly bodies were dragged to the beheading stage.

I looked up from above. I let people scream cursing. They must have realized that their end was near and it gave them a painful fear. Their necks were already at the beheading.

The executioner was at his side. Their headgear was violently removed. The tears of the few who were about to be beheaded didn't shake me at all.

"At my father's wish, behead them." I became the original Akion slowly.

Then sharp swords descended at high speed and cut off their heads. Their heads were rolling and blood was spurting from Carotid. Even when the head had fallen from his neck, their eyes still blinked as if regretting their actions.

People shouted with joy. The swearing is still heard. The grudge for being bullied is finally released. The perpetrator got a heinous thing, right in their eyes.

Thus, the satisfaction that has been held back so far is released as a condemnation and congratulations sentence.

"You have to remember this well. Whoever is a traitor and a tyrant, will be punished like this!"

They were silent because my smile looked uncomfortable in their eyes. A smile full of pressure, that I'm a dangerous person.

"I appointed Hayd Zerdy as my man here!" I said pointing at Hayd with an open right hand. Hayd walked over, showing his face to the crowd.

They whispered. To start something for the first time, people will find it hard to believe us. Because they don't know who we are. Their instincts guide this, humans are creatures of full awareness.

"There's no need for you to doubt my choice!" My glance silenced them again. "

Hayd is an honorable and loyal soldier. My orders to Hayd are absolute and Hayd's orders to you are the same!" The atmosphere is tense, they must know about the rumors of me, Baron Sanktessy's strong and feared son. This sharp face supported the rumors and frightened them.

"Of course you can give your opinion and criticism. In my territory, there will always be a place for those who contribute."

My face went limp, this time I smiled kindly. Making their expressions also change. It's not my style to use absolute authoritarian power. However, authoritarianism will always be needed in certain cases.

"Aurus needs the cooperation of all of us to get out of this situation."

I heard some of them talking. They refused to believe me. For hundreds of years, Aurus and Sanktessy got worse every year.

The Empire is even hands off. The only thing they want from Sanktessy is me. A genius in the sword.

"Doubts are not important. If we just stay like this, then Aurus and the Sanktessy territory will completely disappear. As your leader, I would rather die on the path I chose than accept things like this in silence."

"I will farm in Aurus." My voice is calm, their eyes are shaking.

Distrust that should be. However, this is no joke because I believe it can work.

"Sorry, Young Master Akion…." Hayd who was standing beside me hesitated.

"Say it, Hayd."

"Aurus is an arid region. Even cactus have a hard time growing here, Young Master Akion." I know Hayd reminded me again that farming here is pointless.

"I understand that!" I smirked, Hayd backed away a little.

He seemed to understand that I had a plan that I believed would get out of this situation.

"But the water here can be used, right?"

Hayd's face was full of question marks, but he nodded quickly.

"Don't you guys believe me?" I await their response. One second, four seconds, still not the answer I was hoping for.

Then, a small female figure that I knew shouted loudly.

"I trust you, Young Master Akion!" It was Agnes' voice.

She is the girl I helped yesterday. Her face was bright with a look that was always bold. Very bold with no doubt in her eyes.

Then the other sisters followed Agnes shouting. After that, people shouted believe me. The sound of screaming made me comfortable and calm to carry out this plan.

"Hayd, I will give you an assignment!" I gave Hayd the documents.

He nodded quickly, understanding that what I ordered was important. On the other hand, Levian waited for what I would instruct him to do.

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