Hehua, who was being guarded in the middle, was still somewhat stunned and took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking, "Beard, they're not bad people. They are the Rege..."
Before Hehua could finish saying the three words 'Regent King,' she was interrupted by Shiyi, "Who are you people, why are you here, and what has happened in this place? Tell the truth!"
Shiyi's questions were naturally what Hehua wanted to know as well. She also wanted to understand why the village had turned out like this and why Beard had come here.
"Huh?" Beard was somewhat dumbfounded and voiced his doubts. The attitude of this person didn't seem like someone who would commit arson and murder but rather... an official conducting an investigation?
Seeing the kneeling men hesitating, Shiyi took out his waist token and coldly said, "The Imperial Guard Office is investigating. If there is even half a word of falsehood, you will be punished for the same crime!"
