Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game

"Outrageous! How dare this unfilial descendant do such a thing!" The Empress Dowager's voice thundered through the palace, her anger making the entire palace seem to tremble.

The Empress Dowager's fury was justified, partly due to Soren's manipulation of the situation.

He replaced high-quality military equipment materials with inferior ones to embezzle funds, exaggerated the harm this caused to the Northwestern Army, and then, linking it to the Northwestern defeat and the Orcs' rapid advance, creating a dangerous situation for the empire, he infinitely amplified the situation, naturally escalating the charges against the offender.

The Empress Dowager's anger was quickly quelled by Soren's actions.

When she learned that Soren had not rashly arrested anyone, but had first reported to her, giving the Box family and her face, a hint of appreciation flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes.

"Soren, you have done well. I will certainly give you a satisfactory answer regarding this matter." Although the Empress Dowager's voice was still stern, it contained a hint of relief.

Just then, Emperor Gustav also arrived at the Amber Palace.

He looked at the Empress Dowager and Soren, a complex expression on his face.

"Mother Empress, how do you intend to handle this matter?" the Emperor asked, his eyes revealing anticipation for the Empress Dowager's decision.

The Empress Dowager was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "This matter must be dealt with seriously. This descendant of the Box family must pay the price for his actions. But we must also consider the family's reputation and influence, and not let this matter affect the stability of the empire."

The Emperor and Soren fell into contemplation upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words.

The atmosphere in the Amber Palace became heavy, as if an invisible pressure enveloped everyone.

The handling of this matter would indeed affect the future of the empire and the war situation in the Northwest.

Emperor Gustav frowned slightly, a complex emotion in his eyes.

He understood the Empress Dowager's concerns. As the Empress Dowager's maternal family, the Box family held a certain position and influence in the empire.

In recent years, the Box family's lineage had been declining, and overly severe punishment might trigger unnecessary unrest.

Soren was also considering countermeasures.

He was concerned about the situation in the Northwest; the quality issue of weapons and equipment had to be properly resolved, and those who embezzled could not be easily let go.

But he also understood that in the power balance of the royal family, the interests and influences of all parties needed to be considered.

The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor and Soren, who were deep in thought, and she also had many considerations in her heart.

She did not want the Box family to suffer too much from this incident, nor could she ignore the importance of the war situation in the Northwest.

She sighed slightly and said, "Emperor, this matter still needs careful consideration. Although the Box family is at fault,

we must also consider the family's heritage and reputation. I hope the Emperor can show leniency and impose a lighter sentence."

The Emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Mother Empress, this matter is of great importance, and I cannot easily decide based solely on family relations. The war situation in the Northwest concerns the safety of the empire. If this matter is not dealt with seriously, how can we explain it to the soldiers in the Northwest? How can we explain it to the people of the empire?"

Soren then raised his head, his eyes firm, and said, "Your Majesty, Imperial Grandmother. This matter must have a proper solution. The Box family's embezzlement of supplies for the Northwestern Army has seriously affected the quality of weapons and equipment, which is a great danger to the war situation in the Northwest. However, considering the family's situation, a lighter punishment can be imposed to a certain extent,

but they must be made to pay the price they deserve, as a warning to others."

The three continued to discuss countermeasures in the Amber Palace, the atmosphere tense and solemn.

After a difficult negotiation, a punishment plan for Shirem of the Box family was finally determined.

Soren would personally punish this man who had committed a major mistake, exile him to his fief, and heavily fine the Box family.

Such a punishment would not appear overly biased due to their close relationship, nor would it be too severe and cause more conflicts, making it a relatively balanced result.

After Karel confirmed Soren's order, he personally went to the door to invite the target, the raw material supplier Shirem, to the palace.

Old Hank was so angry when he heard the news that he smashed the wall of his house with a palm and cursed, "At this critical moment of the Orc invasion, Shirem actually did such a thing."

Old Hank's son, Sears, hurriedly said, "Grandpa, Shirem is your great-grandson! And one of only two great-grandsons in this generation of the family!"

Old Hank pondered for a long time, then said, "I will go to the palace myself—"

Before he could finish speaking, the head maid of Empress Dowager Afina arrived, and Old Hank breathed a sigh of relief and waited to see how things would develop.

The atmosphere on the palace square was so heavy it felt like water could drip from it.

Today, a shocking execution was about to be staged here.

Soren, the Crown Prince of the Empire, in order to convince the public, and in the name of his own negligence in supervision, decided to accept the caning punishment together with Shirem, who had committed a major mistake.

This decision shocked everyone when it was announced.

It should be known that magic power would be sealed during this punishment, and the pain of those thirty strokes on the body was unimaginable, enough to seriously injure a seventh-level knight and keep him in bed for half a month.

Soren and Shirem stood side by side, Soren's eyes firm, but in his heart, he was cursing, "I'm being beaten, and I still have to look like I'm honored. This is so miserable."

On the square, everyone quietly watched this scene, their hearts filled with tension and anticipation.

Soren looked around, cleared his throat, and began to give a speech.

"Fellow citizens, today we are here to witness a special punishment. Shirem has committed a major mistake, embezzling supplies for the Northwestern Army, endangering the safety of the empire and the war situation in the Northwest. And I, as the supervisor, also have the responsibility of negligence." Soren's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the square.

"Justice is the cornerstone of the empire. In the face of justice, no one, regardless of status, can escape punishment.

My receiving punishment together with Shirem is to show everyone that the empire is committed to fairness." Soren's eyes revealed a firm light.

"I hope that, through today's events, everyone will understand that we must be responsible for our actions.

The prosperity and stability of the empire require the joint efforts of each and every one of us." Soren raised his chin slightly, showing the demeanor of a leader.

With the executioner's order, the board fell heavily on their bodies.

The dull sound, each strike seemed to knock on everyone's heart, making people feel the power of justice.

"This is terrible, how am I going to live for the next half month!"