Chapter 540
Chapter 540
Hearing the approaching footsteps, Athma looked up to see Thanatus. With anxious eyes fixed on him, she asked nervously, “Thanatus, does His Majesty
wish to see me p>
Thanatus looked a bit troubled. He bowed respectfully to Xander, who stood to the side, and said, “Your Highness p>
Xander nodded slightly. Then Thanatus turned to Athena and said respectfully, “Please rise, Viscountess. His Majesty requests your presence p>
Hearing this, Athena’s face lit up with joy as she rose to her feet, but in her excitement, she nearly stumbled back down.
ander steadied her with a hand on her arm. Meeting his worried gaze, Athana managed a faint but reassuring smile and said, “Don’t worry about me. I
handle this”
can
“Alright. I’ll go with you,” Xander said gently, staying by Athena’s side as they entered the Heaven Hall together.
The moment Athena and Xander stepped into view, Arthur’s authoritative gaze immediately fixed on them.
Athena fell to the ground. After performing a deep ceremonial bow, she raised the evidence high above her head. With conviction, she declared, “Your Majesty, Thave irrefutable proof that General Perkins never embezzled a single coin.
“Long before the military pay was even due, he had already sold off his assets and personally distributed all the money to the soldiers
“ These pawn tickets clearly record the exact year, month, and day of each transaction, what items were pawned, and how much money were obtained.
“Furthermore, the precise use of every single coin is meticulously documented in this ledger for all to see p>
Athena’s voice was choked with anguish, every word heavy with sorrow as she fought back tears.
Kurtis had bome the stigma of infamy for years and was subsequently exiled to a remote region.
After he had suffered so much, Athena vowed to clear his name.
Thanatus handed the evidence to Arthur Arthur frowned as he examined the pawn tickets, his eyes misting over.
Kurtis sold off all his properties and land, keeping only a dilapidated home.
Every penny he made from the sales was distributed as military pay.
Even though Kurtis exhausted every possible means, the fund was ultimately insufficient, and many soldiers still went without their pay
The wires and children of unpaid soldiers went to Kurtis’s residence and wailed in despair.
Adults, children, and the elderly wept together, their cries merging into a heartrending chorus.
Even worse, some people who were desperate to feed their children were driven to prostitute themselves just to put food on the table.
As Arthur examined the pawn tickets, the haunting memories of that tragic year came flooding back to him.
He thought, ‘This was the bitter shame of Petanios, and my profound failure as its Emperor.
“How could I have the dignity to sit upon the throne when I couldn’t even protect my people?
Arthur’s eyes were red–rimmed and glistening with tears, while Thanatus found himself discreetly wiping away a tear as well.
Arthur looked at Athena, his eyes brimming with profound gratification, “You are truly remarkable. If your grandfather were to know, he would be deeply proud of you p>
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Athena gared desperately at Arthur and pleaded, “Your Majesty, only ask you to clear my grandfather’s name. He never embezzled the military funds. There must be a conspiracy at play. I beg you, Your Majesty, please order a thorough reinvestigation of this case”
Xander seized the moment and spoke up. “As your brother, Your Majesty, I wish to share your burden and will leave no stone unturned to get to the
bottom of this case p>
Faced with irrefutable evidence, Arthur finally relented. “Very well. Xander, you shall take charge of this investigation p>
Arthur looked at Athena, who was kneeling before him. After a brief pause, he added, “Athena, you will assist Kander in this investigation p>
This outcome was more than enough to send Athena into raptures.
Athena bowed deeply before Arthur and declared, “My deepest thanks for Your Majesty’s unbound grace p>
Athena thought, ‘As long as I’m allowed to investigate, there’s still hope.
Tears streamed down Athena’s face as she looked up at Arthur and pleaded, “Your Majesty, my grandfather has been wrongfully accused. Before the full truth of this case comes to light, may I be allowed to see him just once p>
She desperately wanted to see Kurtis.
Arthur shook his head and said sternly, “Granting you permission to reinvestigate this case is already an immense favor. I am taking a great risk by allowing this. The investigation must be conducted discreetly; it absolutely cannot be made public. Do you understand p>
Athena nodded softly, her voice subdued. “I understand perfectly well, Your Majesty p>
Athena thought, ‘If we conduct a high–profile investigation, the people behind this might act recklessly and even resort to murder to silence anyone in
their way!
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.