The Birth of a True Hero
Episode 65 Man and villain
Rui looked towards the prisoners. They bowed in shame because they had mistakenly thought that the villain who attacked the empire was the hero they had been waiting for.
Then Rui asked the emperor what would happen to them.
"What punishment do you think is right for them?" ask Rui to the emperor.
"In this imperial law, a rebel will be sentenced to death with his family for up to 2 generations" the emperor said.
"Who made those rules" asked Rui again.
"That rule has been applied from hundreds of years ago, because to prevent the revenge of his children and grandchildren then the second generation after the perpetrators of the rebellion will participate in the death penalty" the emperor hesitated a little.
Rui who heard that exhaled her breath like she was complaining.
"However, even the slightest mistake in this empire can lead to death" Rui murmured in his heart.
Rui stared long at the prisoner - the prisoner. Their bodies are thin and very dirty.Their condition is very concerning. Then Rui thought for a long time and finally made up her mind.
"Free them" said Rui.
"Tung_ what?" emperor's astonishment.
Rui looked at the emperor with a serious face.
"Is your hearing problematic?" ask Rui.
The emperor was silent for a moment.
"Alright, as per your request Rui. But can you give me a reason for doing that?" he said that he did not expect the orders of the hero.
"They're criminals, but they did it because of you. They suffer so much because of greedy nobles, the taxes you are obliged to exceed their income. They suffered for years without being able to resist" the emperor fell silent.
" When those fake heroes bring hope to free them from that suffering, that's where their feelings that they've been feeling they can vent" Rui said with a serious face.
During this time Rui saw so many nobles who acted arbitrarily to their citizens. Even the beautiful girls in their village sell to prostitutes and when they report to the authorities, they themselves are afraid of the nobles who have higher degrees than them.
That is what became Rui's main focus to clean up all the nobles who became diseases in the empire.
"I see, then, what should we say to those who refuse?" ask emperor.
"Jawab this is my command. But I only forgive them for their lives. They will be in a labor camp for 1 month. After that they can go back to their families" said Rui.
"Alright Rui, I understand" replied the emperor.
"Then for taxes. From now on, the nobleman who becomes the ruler of the territory, must record all the expenses and income of its citizens and then cut from the remaining income per year by 10% as taxes. Understood?" rui Emphatically.
Without a doubt the emperor agreed to it.
"Then, tomorrow I will announce the forgiveness of the citizens who have joined the revolt and make an announcement on the tax issue" said the King.
Then Rui went to the military headquarters with the emperor and asked the palace judges to gather.
Then Rui took 3 nobles who were in fair value to replace the now vacant duke position. Then Rui pulled 50% soldiers from the 4th region of the duke and scattered throughout the territory - the territory of the nobility and tasked to maintain security and ask to crack down firmly on the perpetrators of crimes even the highest nobility.
"For me crime is still a crime. Nobles or ordinary people should be alike in the case of evil. Here the law is the supreme ruler not the emperor nor the nobility. Treat them fairly in terms of the law. Remember that" said Rui firmly.
"Ready" they answered simultaneously.
The emperor who as a father is certainly very sad to see the departure of his son who will live as an ordinary person in the midst of his luxury during this time. But as an emperor he maintained his dignity and breathed his departure while still steadfastly hiding his sadness.
"Then, I give permission, Father mother" said the prince.
"Go my son. Show me your progress and make me proud" said the emperor.
"For hero Rui. I apologize for my actions and thank you for your generosity to me. I promise, when we meet again, I will be a useful person for the future of this empire" the prince said.
Rui just got excited hearing that. The empress continued to cry to let go of her son. But he does not hold a grudge or anger to Rui, instead he is very grateful because Rui will forgive his son's mistakes until he is free from his death sentence.
After that, Rui returned to Jelotz, the territory of his father, the August baron. He brought all the elves and warbeasts that would be returned to their respective territories, but would say goodbye to his father and mother who were now back in the family.
When he arrived at the door of his father's mansion, the residents had gathered there waiting for Rui's arrival. They only welcome Rui's arrival and bow to apologize for all their actions so far to the young man.
Aziel who was already waiting at the mansion by her mother Rui, ran to welcome Rui's arrival.
"Ruiiii" he shouted directly hugging Rui.
"Sorry for making you wait for Aziel" said Rui returned Aziel's embrace.
Karin was very surprised to see Rui who first hugged the girl with such a smile.
Ririna and Risiya who saw that were a little jealous. He just pouted and greeted Rui in annoyance.
"Welcome" said Ririna.
Then Julia and August approached their son.
"Ruii, welcome son, let's hurry in, I'll cook the food to your tribe" Julia said.
Rui politely refused.
"I'm sorry mom, dad, but I have to go to the Floris forest and Faunder mountain to drive them. They must have missed their families a lot. So I just came here to say goodbye to my mom and dad" Rui said.
As usual, Julia immediately scolded because Rui was about to leave her.
"No, no boleeh. Rui must not go, why should you, not the imperial soldiers can go alone to escort them. Anyway no" said Julia forbid the departure of her son.
Then August held his wife's shoulder.
"Haaa, stop Julia. Rui must have had her reasons why she had to leave, so let her. Isn't that so Rui" said August.
"Of course dad" replied Rui who was still a bit awkward with her father.
Julia immediately hugged Rui and cried.
"How long are you going to go. a day? aweek? a month?. Why am I always leaving my son" Julia said in tears.
"Hehee, I don't know mom either. But I promise to return as soon as possible if my goal is achieved. So please let me go mother" Rui said.
Julia finally melted with the words of her son. Finally he allowed his son to go to a foreign country very far from where he was.
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