It was quite surprising news that Marquis Hugo Yates had been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This trial caused a great uproar throughout the empire.
Naturally, all kinds of stories leaked out from the royal family. Most people responded that it was a good decision, but some also thought it was an excessive ruling.
"Your Highness, I think you should go to the palace."
"Did His Majesty issue an edict?"
"…Yes."
Butler Miller Xavier nodded with a heavy expression. In fact, it was a reaction I had already expected. The first-class contributor had been arrested, so there was no way the emperor would remain idle.
I thought they would call me, but I didn't expect it to happen this quickly. The order had been issued the day after the trial ended.
'What can I do? Now all that's left is to face it head-on.'
