Watching Karim's neck stiffen and his face full of unwillingness to admit defeat, Soron couldn't help but cover his forehead.

He really didn't expect Karim to be so foolish and ignorant.

The other five involved lords were secretly rejoicing in their hearts, because with this stupid fellow blocking the bullet in front, they could breathe a sigh of relief instead.

"Since you insist so much, let's handle this officially!" Soron waved his hand, deciding to take decisive measures. He looked at Karim, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and determination, "Cousin Karim,

rest assured, I will personally write a letter to Father, detailing the sufficient reasons for my severe punishment of you."

Prime Minister Robert immediately understood and announced loudly: "According to the laws of the Empire, those who plunder more than a hundred people shall be hanged! Noble regulations are invalid in this case!"

As soon as these words came out, the entire hall exploded, with discussions rising and falling.

This time, Karim finally understood his situation. He pointed at Soron and shouted hoarsely: "You dare! You are only the Crown Prince, not His Majesty the Emperor, you have no right to punish Imperial nobles!"

At this moment, Karim seemed to suddenly understand and began to use Imperial law to argue his case.

Soron's tone was calm but full of majesty: "Cousin Karim, rest assured, I will never kill you. I will personally report to Father the reasons for arresting you. Your title and territory may no longer exist, but your life will be spared."

Karim's eyes suddenly widened, staring at Soron in disbelief.

The nobles present also felt a chill at this moment, and they couldn't help but recall Emperor Gustav's iron-blooded methods of frequently stripping titles and reclaiming fiefdoms in those years.

Mister and the others were even more terrified. They lay on the ground, not even daring to look up, for fear of becoming the next target.

Prime Minister Robert felt a little relieved when he saw this. He announced loudly: "According to the laws of the Empire, those who plunder more than a hundred people shall be hanged! Noble status has no privileges in this case." After speaking, he waved his hand and ordered: "Come, take Karim away and send him back to the Imperial Court for trial later."

As Karim was taken away, his angry curses echoed in the hall: "Soron, I am your cousin, your mother's family—" However, Soron turned a deaf ear to Karim's angry curses.

He slowly walked to Mister and the others, squatted down halfway, and stared at them with piercing eyes: "Since you have sincerely admitted your punishment, I will not investigate further. But remember, return all the plundered people to their lords. From now on, I will pay attention to your every move. I hope you behave yourselves and don't become the 'chicken' in my 'killing the chicken to warn the monkeys'."

As Soron's words fell, the entire hall fell silent again.

The nobles were trembling with fear, and Mister and the others were even more relieved, but they also knew that they had been targeted by the Crown Prince, and they had to be cautious in their words and deeds in the future.

Having paid a huge fine all at once, the five offending nobles were like eggplants beaten by frost, all dejected and listless.

They were originally wealthy families, but now they had to face a situation of tight funds.

Those who originally did not need to borrow money from the Northwest Branch of the Imperial Bank were now reduced to objects in urgent need of loans.

One of the nobles was even so embarrassed that he could not even pay the fine without the help of a loan.

"Mister, come here." Just as the trial conference ended, Mister was about to leave in a hurry, but Soron called him to stop.

Mister's body trembled violently. He did not dare to be negligent and immediately responded and walked towards Soron.

After Mister followed Soron away, Jennifer quickly recited three names, indicating that they should follow the Crown Prince to the office.

The three people who were named felt uneasy in their hearts. They began to constantly recall whether they had violated any imperial laws on the way here, or had inadvertently offended His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

This unknown fear made them uneasy, and they could only follow Soron to the office tremblingly, preparing to meet an unknown fate.

"Do you know where you went wrong?" Soron's voice echoed in the wide hall, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Mister wailed in his heart: "Oh my god, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here again!" However, he dared not say these words.

A wise man submits to circumstances. Mister quickly knelt on the ground, respectful and cautious, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The other three looked at him.

Soron looked at them, a playful smile on the corner of his mouth: "Oh? So you already know where you went wrong?"

Mister cursed inwardly: "Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince originally wanted to find fault with us, and the matter of plundering the population was just a slip of my tongue?" The more he thought about it, the more panicked he became, for fear that he would become the 'chicken' that Soron 'killed to warn the monkeys'. So, he asked cautiously: "Your Highness, I am ignorant and do not know where I went wrong. Please enlighten me."

The young noble swallowed, carefully organizing his words: "The family forced Lord Kane to exchange fiefdoms with me, which violated the laws of the Empire and also violated the integrity of the nobles."

After listening, Soron smiled noncommittally. He waved his hand, signaling them to get up.

The four of them were relieved and quickly stood up, but they still lowered their heads and dared not look Soron in the eye.

"Since you have realized your mistakes!" Soron said slowly: "Then, it's time to think about how to make up for it."

The four of them responded in unison, but they each had their own plans in mind.

Mister cursed inwardly. He really did not expect it to be because of this matter.

It was really an unexpected disaster.

The young noble thought for a while and said: "Your Highness, I am willing to compensate Lord Kane with 20,000 gold coins and 200 serfs."

After listening, Soron nodded and asked: "What's your name?"

"Your Highness! I am Taylor Spiros."

Hearing this name, Soron's body shook slightly. Taylor, one of the Seven Heroes, possesses one-quarter of elven blood in his body, which makes his archery skills superb, making him the number one archer in the empire.

Spiros is also a military family in the empire, and their prestige in the army is second only to Empress Dowager Box's family.

"This Crown Prince likes smart people like you."

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