Hero of Darkness

After tons of evidence, video recordings and a witness to top it.. The trial was reaching its end. There was no argument back from the semi-saint commander… more likely he simply couldn't say anything after his deeds that led to millions of deaths in both army and the common citizens were exposed to the entire fiefdom. 

Under Kahn's orders… Voting started and all people swarmed around the hundreds of voting booths placed around every city, town and village squares and streets. Each booth had a long line of thousands of people voting their verdict after the whole matter was exposed. 

Although it was a trial in name.. But in reality, it seemed more like a predetermined show made to declare the crimes of this commander. 

As the voting procedure was being carried on, the broadcast screens kept displaying various records and inside information which contained names, locations and the amount of money that was embezzled in the name of armory supply. 

Soon, the total number that was exposed went to two trillion gold coins and it wasn't even the end of data that was brought as evidence. 

This affirmed the resolution of everyone that was voting and knew that their vote could even possibly lead to this semi-saint commander's death. Yet, the more people saw how this bearkin crossed the limits and did the unforgivable deeds to fill his own pockets… the more outraged public became. 

Finally, more than 109 million people had voted until the time limit finally ended. 

And in front of the fiefdom… the result that were getting displayed for both white and red boxes in real-time were finalized. 

99% 

Ninety-nine percent of the common people voted for commander Aswala to be guilty! 

The bearkin had an ashen expression as his name, reputation and title as a commander ended in just one week after Kahn assumed the command as the new sovereign of the verlassen mountain range. 

"The People's Court has reached a verdict!" announced Kahn in a kingly voice. 

"And based on the results.. Commander Aswala has been declared as guilty!" his declaration echoed throughout the whole fiefdom via the broadcasts and now… the public consensus had been announced. 

"And as per the judgment delivered by the people of Verlassen… 

I, Kahn Salvatore… sentence you, commander Aswala Bhaloo with a death penalty as a punishment for your crimes against the people of the fiefdom." said Kahn and the projections artifacts focused on the face of the bearkin, showing his fearful expression. 

The next second however, they shifted back to Kahn suddenly, a black greatsword appeared in his hands and let out a burst of crimson flames from the blade. 

"You.. You.. What are you trying to do?" asked the bearkin with his eyes wide open. 

"What does it look like?" asked Kahn casually. 

"The People's Court had spoken and you've been declared guilty. Didn't I mention the only punishment for that verdict? 

Or did you think I'd hold some grand ceremony for your public execution or let your people rescue you?" spoke Kahn in a coy tone. 

"You.. You can't kill me! Who do you think I am?! Don't you know the consequences?! 

Don't you know which fucking powerful faction do I belong to?! 

Do you think they'll let you go?!" threatened the semi-saint bearkin in front of the whole fiefdom. 

"Is the so-called faction above the people of this empire? 

Does belonging to a powerful force gives you the right to cause the deaths of millions of people and get away with it?" asked Kahn in a grim tone. 

His lifeless eyes having no fear from the threats made by this commander. 

Step! Step! 

Kahn then started walking towards the bearkin with steady steps as the tip of Lucifer's blade scratched against the ground and made a screeching noise. 

Under the watchful eyes of the whole fiefdom.. Kahn's figure appeared close to the bound convict. 

"Do you have any last words? Anything you want to say to your family or friends? 

If so… then this is your last chance." spoke Kahn and put the greatsword on his shoulder. 

"Despite all the crimes and millions of people who died gruesome deaths because of your greed and ambitions… I'm still offering you a quick death. It's something you don't even deserve." spoke Kahn and pointed the blade at the tied-down commander. 

"Go and try to repent against your crimes in the afterlife." he said. 

"Don't get over your head, brat!" spoke the bearkin in an angered tone. 

"You lowlives should be thankful that someone of an elite bloodline and clan like me even came from the capital to this shithole of a place and protected your pathetic lives for more than two decades!! 

It's more than any of you miscreants even deserve!" he berated Kahn in a wrathful tone. 

"If you dare to kill me… no one in this region will have peaceful lives. My clan and faction will wipe out you fuckers!" declared the bearkin in a furious voice. 

"As for you boy… don't think that just because you became the ruler of this place, you have any real power. 

It was us and it shall always be us who will truly rule this empire. You're just a poster guy whose only use is to wave hands in front of these ants during a parade. 

Don't be under the impression that you can actually rule this place in this lifetime!" spoke the bearkin without a slight fear in his eyes. 

He was certain that Kahn was only bluffing in front of the people and acting like a tough guy to put on a show. And he didn't really have the balls to kill him. 

He spoke in a serious tone and threatened the man in front of him. 

"When you stare into the abyss long enough.. the abyss will also stare back at you!" warned the bearkin. 

But without wasting any more time, Kahn quickly moved and before the semi-saint could even react… 

STAB!! 

Kahn plunged the greatsword right in the middle of this massive bearkin's chest. 

Shocked! Bewildered! 

The entire populace was shocked.. Voting was one thing but actually watching a murder… that they had played a part in was another. 

"Looks like you don't get it.." spoke Kahn as he came close to the dying bearkin while a stream of blood dropped from lucifer's blade. 

He spoke in a domineering tone that only the semi-saint bearkin commander could hear…

"I AM THE ABYSS."