Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

Chapter 152: Trial

"Normally, we would have celebrated your promotion, but we are still at war so that would have to wait until the battle is over. I hope you understand." Commander Galleon smiled apologetically.

Fredrinn didn't mind this. "It's fine. We can do that once we conquer the Roshire Mountain." His bold words made the commander speechless. Even he wasn't certain about taking full control of the mountain. After all, the Blue Sky Kingdom is a formidable enemy. They had numerous experts and the kingdom's history was also longer than the Star Wind Kingdom.

"Hahaha! We expect great things from you Black Flame General." The Left Minister suddenly remarked.

Hearing the old man's words, Fredrinn smiled as he lowered his head. "I'll do my best, Left Minister."

"We should head to the trial room we have set up." Commander Galleon led the way for them.

A moment later, they arrived at a large tent. A few minor officials sent by the kingdom were already there, waiting patiently for the trial to start.

As soon as they came in, everyone immediately stood up and bowed deeply.

The Left Minister raised his hand. The gentle smile on his face was gone and was replaced with a cold look. "Let's begin with the trial. Bring the criminals in for questioning!"

Fredrinn nodded and sent Ullyses a knowing look. The latter understood his gaze and immediately stepped out of the trial room to get Kris Vone and the other two.

Not long later, he came back, dragging the three criminals who were tied in chains.

When Kris Vone saw the princess and the Left Minister, his heart dropped. He knelt and cried as he muttered in a pitiful voice. "Your Highness, I have been wronged! I'm innocent! Please give me a chance to prove my innocence!"

"Silence! Do you think you can fool us with your lies?!" Commander Galleon glared at him.

"Commander, that brat is just tricking you! He set up a trap for me! I really didn't do anything wrong!"

"That shameless asshole!" Princess Danielle couldn't help but curse when she saw this. She trusted Fredrinn. She knew that he wasn't someone who would use underhanded tricks.

"Left Minister, I have solid evidence that can prove Kris Vone's betrayal," Fredrinn spoke as he took out Kris Vone's handwritten letter.

The Left Minister nodded. "Bring it here for us to see."

Fredrinn handed the letter to the old man.

The Left Minister opened the letter and read the contents. Soon, his face turned dark.

After less than a minute, he put down the letter and stared coldly at Kris Vone. "How can you explain this letter, Kris Vone?"

"A-Ah, that… I didn't write that letter! It was him! He wrote that letter to set me up!" Kris Vone pointed to Fredrinn with tears in his eyes.

The latter almost failed to hold back the urge to beat him up. If it weren't for everyone's presence, he wouldn't have minded teaching that fellow a painful lesson.

Seeing his futile act to play innocent, the Left Minister became even more enraged. "Do you take me for a fool? If you speak one more lie, I'll have someone come to cut your tongue!"

Kris Vone shut his mouth in fear. He wanted to speak, but he was afraid of the Left Minister's threats. He looked around the room, searching for someone who would believe him, but those people who were once close to him immediately lowered their heads when they met his eyes. 'Those fucking bastards! How dare they pretend like they don't know me after taking all of my money?! Dammit!'

He was out of options and he even considered taking the princess hostage, but knowing that there were a lot of experts inside, he immediately erased those thoughts. Even without those experts, he wouldn't be able to do anything with the array formation sealing their cultivation.

The Left Minister questioned Kris Vone's subordinates, but they refused to respond and pretended to be mute.

In the end, the criminals failed to prove their innocence and with the evidence of their crimes, the Left Minister and the officials concluded them guilty of treason.

"No! I won't accept this! I want to talk with the patriarch! You're going to pay for this! Ahhh!!!!" Kris Vone's screams echoed, but they fell on deaf ears.

He was already proven to be guilty. Siding with him would only cause trouble. No one even bothered to speak with him.

After the trial, Kris Vone and the other two were locked up inside a cage and were taken away by the royal guards to be sent back to the capital. Your next read is at m v|l-e'-NovelBin.net

In the next two days, Fredrinn stayed at the main camp to discuss with the commander about their next course of action. With two key locations under their control, they managed to push back the Blue Sky Kingdom's army out of the Roshire Mountain. If they capture the remaining two key locations, they would finally be able to control the mountain!

The meetings with the commander ended longer than usual. This was because of the presence of one troublesome fellow, the princess. She gave all sorts of reasons to stick with Fredrinn. Even going as far as telling him that she was willing to join the Mad Bear Corps.

Fredrinn was helpless with her advances. She was already aware that he had a fiancée waiting at home, but she still didn't budge. She even told him that he didn't mind being his concubine. How could Fredrinn accept that? The king might skin him alive if he took his daughter as his concubine.

At this moment, Fredrinn was on his way to bid everyone farewell. It was time to return to the Green Lake Valley.

"Fredrinn, wait!"

Hearing the princess' familiar voice, Fredrinn sighed. This girl hadn't given up.

Turning his head, he glanced helplessly at her. "Your Highness, I really can't take you with me. We just conquered Green Lake Valley so it's still full of dangers. I can't let you go there. Besides, His Majesty wouldn't agree."

"I already got his approval."

"He what?"

"He told me that I can follow you. He wants me to learn from you." The princess grinned mischievously.

"What could you learn on the battlefield? You should just stay here. I can't let you go there and be exposed to danger." Fredrinn shook his head.