Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Novel - Chapter 552
Chapter 552: 552
Kant’s Whip
That afternoon, a document appeared on Kant’s desk.
After the vote and discussion of the nobles ‘assembly hosted by the governor, it was agreed that the instigators, manipulators, and executors involved in the riots in the distant port would be sentenced to death.
It will be carried out tomorrow.
In the name of the capital of the Blue Wave Province, he would issue an announcement to the entire province and even the entire country. The draft of the announcement would also be attached to the list. People from all walks of life in the distant port would sign their names and condemn this behavior.
A big shot had to have the aura and dignity of a big shot. There was no need to read the documents personally.
Kant handed the list to his secretary, Lily, who was on standby. He leaned against the soft seat cushion and listened to Long Niang’s cold and charming voice play the notes of death.
After the third paragraph, he frowned.
“Just this?”
” Your Highness?” Colonel Henry, who had been standing with his hands by his side and looking down at his toes, quivered.
Kant turned to Lily. Luente Tingston was the previous owner of this house, right? The head of the Tingston family, right? He must be one of the bandit leaders who colluded with the dynasty to plan this, right? He’s one of the criminals with the most serious crimes, right?
It’s this person, right?”
“If you’re referring to the owner of the Oak Heart Chamber of Commerce, the president of the Green Ripple Province’s Wood Union, and the current head of the Tingston family, then it’s indeed him.”
Kant was puzzled. What was he sentenced to?”
“Honorary Hanging.” Long Niang softened her tone.” Hanging for honor.”
“What kind of chicken is that? Why is there honor in hanging?”
Lily shrugged and replied,” Hanging is like hanging a prisoner with a rope on a tree, a street lamp, a building, or a mast. Make them turn purple, make their heads bleed, make them spit out their tongues, make them struggle desperately, make them lose control of their bodies, and die miserably and painfully. Then the body will be hung there, eaten by vultures, exposed to the sun and rain. Let the untouchables see what happens to them.”
” As you know, this is not a decent way to die, so it is often used by lords, kings, and the like to punish mobs and villains as a warning to other potential criminals. It is one of the cruelest and harshest death sentences recognized by civilization with sound laws.”
Long Niang was well-read, and she knew the allusions of the human world.
She continued,” Some nobles have committed serious crimes. Not only must they be killed, but they must also be sentenced to death. Therefore, hanging has become the primary option. However, even if they have committed serious crimes, this kind of disgraceful death is too much for noble nobles. Therefore, about 400 years ago, a benevolent, dignified and knowledgeable imperial judge who was a geometry scholar improved the hanging method…”
She stretched out a hand and gestured.” They measure the height of the prisoner and use nooses of different lengths. During the execution, they pull out the wooden board under the prisoner’s feet and make the prisoner’s body fall down instantly. The impact will immediately break the opponent’s cervical spine, causing him to die of suffocation and cerebral hemorrhage within a few minutes.”
” After the execution, the corpse can be collected completely. Because it left the last dignity and honor for the guilty nobles, this severe but merciful execution is called the hanging of honor.”
” Yes,” Kant nodded.” So strict. So strict.”
Lily glanced at him and continued to provoke him.” It’s indeed very severe. Let me see. One, two, three, four, five. Five nobles were sentenced to hanging with honor as punishment for their disgraceful role in the riot. It’s an unprecedented sentence. I can feel the anger of the people of Far Harbor through this piece of paper. They hate these people so much…”
Colonel Henry was already wiping his sweat.
” There’s still a less severe death penalty,” Kant said calmly.
” Yes, let me see. Hmm, the remaining thirty-seven accomplices of the nobles were sentenced to death by beheading. They used that kind of guillotine. With a click, a large blade fell down and cut off their heads. That’s it.”
“Oh…”
” Good,” Kant praised.” Goethe is really civilized. Even the death penalty is so humane. He’s able to relieve the pain of the condemned as quickly as possible…”
“Not really.”
Lily turned a page.” You see, the nobles are one page, the untouchables are another. The Goethe people are particular. Even on the death list, the untouchables and the nobles must maintain a proper and respectful distance.”
” Look, Cunning Fox Teresa, the number one fighter of the Tingston Family, the gang leader who controls 40% of the slave trade in the dock area, has been sentenced to death in a bathtub.”
“That is to lock the prisoner in a bathtub, smear honey on his face and body to attract flies and make them lay eggs. Then, feed the prisoner food and make him defecate. He will slowly soak in his own excrement, and the eggs will hatch. More and more eggs will hatch, and the prisoner will slowly feel his flesh and blood being devoured and bitten by maggots…”
” Oh, the classic Spiked Stance. Thirty-two commoners were sentenced to this punishment.”
“Rat torture.”
” There are also fish punishments and animal punishments according to the local conditions. The various races have a tacit agreement to choose.”
“Strangulation wheel, torture rack…Tsk tsk, look, the benevolent and kind-hearted nobles of Distant Harbor actually brought out such an ancient punishment in order to satisfy the evil Aurora citizens ‘desire for revenge.”
“Alright.”
Kant reached out and took the document. He shook it in the air, and the paper scraps flew into the air before shattering and dissipating.
“Let’s go again,” he said, looking at Colonel Henry.
“Your Highness.” The other party bowed.
” Tell them that this day is the dignity I’ve left for them,” the Skyquaker said calmly.” Let them think about this sentence again.”
A look of disbelief flashed across Colonel Henry’s eyes.
He had already gotten a glimpse of the Forbidden Mage’s attitude from the conversation between Kant and the dragon lady.
However, the other party’s clear message still made the people of the Empire feel terrified.
“Big… My lord…”
His usually sharp mouth was a little stuttered. After all, he’s a noble…”
Kant looked up at him.
This glance almost made Henry think that he had fallen into the polar ice field.
” Colonel Henry, Colonel Henry, Henry.”
This voice made the people of the Empire involuntarily feel fear. Even if his tone was gentle.
Kant’s attitude was calm and his tone was sincere. It could be said that he was patiently guiding them.
” I think that if you want to take an unimaginable path in your career or future plans, you should at least think about it clearly and think about some principles.
He pointed at his head.
” After all, if you can’t think things through clearly, then you’ll have to say that you’re different. If you’re different, you won’t be able to do things well. If you can’t do things well, you’ll be useless. You can be useless, but you can’t be useless.”
The Skyquaking Dragon leaned forward slightly and looked at Henry with a pleasant expression.
“What do you think?”
At this stage, Henry didn’t even dare to sweat.
His legs trembled visibly. After about three seconds, he nodded vigorously. Yes, yes, yes! Daren is right! Be clear! People have to be useful!”
Kant sat up straight and smiled.” Then tell me, what is the reason you’ve thought it through?”
“Go ahead!”Henry said firmly. The reason is what you say! If you say he’s a noble, then he’s a noble. If you say he’s not, then he’s a pile of dog shit! You can do whatever you want!”
Kant pondered for a moment. When the other party’s gaze wavered, Kant said slowly,” It’s not very accurate, but it’s enough.” Go.”
The temporary commander of the dynasty’s fleet performed a standard military salute and strode out of the door. He closed the door silently. A moment later, a slight muffled sound was heard in the corridor.
“Father, he fell.”
Horus reported.
Kant smiled.
Lily, who was beside him, turned her head and stared at Kant, sizing him up.
“Don’t tell me…” She clicked her tongue in wonder.” You were quite interesting when you spoke just now.”
“Roahahahaha.”
Kant laughed in a low and exaggerated manner. He even reached out to stroke his nonexistent long beard. He said proudly,” I didn’t expect that there would be a day when I would be able to randomly come up with a reading comprehension question for someone else. Not bad.”
Long Niang did not reply. Instead, she bent down and leaned on the table from the side. She propped her elbows on the table and rested her chin on her hands. She stared at Kant with a strange look in her eyes.
Her ample breasts were hanging down on the table like ripe fruits.
Kant’s gaze moved from bottom to top. What’s wrong?”
“I think you’re very strange and mysterious.”
Lily said,” That man from the Empire thinks that you are planning to punish the nobles involved with a more severe death penalty because you want to establish your absolute authority and completely suppress the nobles in the distant port. But I have a feeling that the reason may not be just that. You don’t seem to have a good impression of the nobles… It’s not because of hatred, nor is it directed at a specific group of people. Your hostility is directed at the entire class. This is strange.”
Long Niang opened her beautiful eyes, and Kant’s face was reflected in her pupils.
“I’m very curious. Where does your natural hostility come from?”
Not long after.
Faraway Harbor City Hall, Justice Hall.
This was an arbitration room specially set up for the upper class. It was mainly used to mediate disputes between nobles and commercial conflicts between rich people. Sometimes, it was also used as a trial room to judge the crimes of nobles.
Those who were qualified to enter, even if they were just audiences, had to be respectable people with a certain degree of influence and wealth in the distant port, and they had to strictly follow the order of seniority.
Now, the Hall of Justice was filled with important figures. All the qualified people in Distant Harbor had come here. The seats were so scarce that they had to squeeze together. The people were buzzing, and many people were talking in low voices. Some looked worried, while others were full of anticipation. They were all waiting, waiting for a response.
Because they had been arguing for more than four hours.
No one had expected that after defeating the Mutant Dragons and capturing the fleets of the three countries, His Highness Kant would return after only a few hours in Lucerne and begin his revenge on the distant port.
The nobles had a good plan. After all, His Highness Kant had come alone. Although the warship was indestructible and the Forbidden Spell was powerful, they were not suitable for a search operation in the city. As a Forbidden Spell Mage, he could not possibly lower his status and go from house to house to capture people.
They already had a plan. All they needed to do was to make up a story and put on a show. They would find a few abandoned children who did not have the right to inherit the throne and capture some more lowlifes and lackeys to kill to vent Prince Kant’s anger.
However, who would have thought that His Highness Kant would order the recently captured navies of the three countries to act as pawns and carry out the capture operation for him? In just one night, he turned the entire Far Harbor upside down and almost all the people involved were caught and uprooted.
This efficiency was simply terrifying.
While they were still feeling fearful, they were also despising the despicable actions of the three navies who were willing to be pawns. Before they could calm down, Kant’s ultimatum had already arrived. He requested the entire Distant Harbor to draft a joint statement to announce the betrayal of the rioters. He also wanted to punish them with the death penalty in the name of Distant Harbor and announce it to the entire Goethe.
Strategy, stratagem, coercion…The wily nobles could sense the intention behind this move. This was what they were most worried about-His Highness Kant’s intention to encroach on the Far Harbor.
Although such a big city had declined, it was still Goethe’s largest port. Life was already a little difficult. The cake was only so big, and he had to give it to an ancestor who had descended from the sky…
Who would be willing?
It is better to rob others of their wealth than to kill their parents.
However, just as the governor had said, it was no longer a matter of money. It was a matter of life. His Highness Kant’s intention was clear when he asked this question. He wanted to force everyone to take a stand.
And the threat was obvious.
” If you don’t speak up for justice, you will be conspiring with evil.” The words that the people of the Empire had brought were still echoing in everyone’s ears. They meant that during the riots in the distant port, all of you had shut up and pretended to be dead. I could understand that all of you had scruples about your family business, but now that all of you are not on my side, I think that all of you are on the side of the traitors.
This was a threat.
But sadly…They did not have the strength to resist.
The terrifying warship was parked outside the harbor. Nearly ten thousand elite naval forces from the three countries were also under Kant’s command. The intelligence report from Lucerne last night sent chills down everyone’s spine. Without a doubt, they were insignificant characters on Kant’s chessboard. If they were crushed, so be it.
He could only temporarily concede and submit to them for the future.
After several hours of debate, they passed the vote.
He agreed to all of Kant’s requests.
To draft a joint statement.
Reprimand for betrayal.
In order to appease Kant’s anger, they sentenced all the nobles involved to death. They even sent the few major nobles to the gallows and executed them cruelly. As for the property that Kant plundered from the nobles in the city, they tacitly agreed that it would go to the people of Aurora.
This was an unprecedented concession.
Even in Goethe’s darkest era, the nobles of this country still consciously maintained the maintenance of the continuation of the aristocratic system. The victors would also consciously shoulder the responsibility of inheriting the bloodline of the enemy’s family. They would choose heirs from the other side to inherit the title and title, and even leave enough property and land to the other family. Such actions would be appreciated by the world and become a good story.
What he did today was simply appalling.
It was no wonder that after the vote, a white-haired old noble burst into tears, saying that it was a disgrace and the darkest moment in Goethe’s judicial history. Then, many people cried for it.
However, when the old man suggested that the Chamber of Commerce of the various families set up a foundation to support the reconstruction and revival of the families that were almost destroyed in this catastrophe, the crying gentlemen were so heartbroken and sad that they could not say a word.
The entire hall was silent for a few minutes.
But no matter what…The most difficult moment had passed.
They stayed here to wait for a good answer.
The nobles whispered anxiously.
“-he’ll agree,”
“Yes, we have done our best.”
“That’s the blood of dozens of noble people…”
“I hope he will pardon some pitiful people…”
“The archduke will definitely be unhappy.”
“Poor Mr. Tingston. He did it for Goethe…”
“Shh…”
From the beginning to the end, the commoners who were sentenced to death were never within the consideration of the lords.
Just as they were anxiously waiting for a reply, the door of the Hall of Justice was pushed open. In an instant, there was silence, as if the hall had been cast with a group silencing spell.
Everyone looked in the direction of the door.
The Bloodthirsty Hyenas of the Empire’s Fourth Fleet appeared there.
Colonel Henry Beck strode in and walked up the steps. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he pushed the mayor of Far Harbor, who was speaking, to the side. He looked around and shouted,” Vetoed!”
In an instant, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, the ripples shook and the sound waves exploded. Many people suddenly stood up, confused and even shocked. What else did he want?
“Silence!”
The Governor picked up the Thundering Hammer in front of him and struck the Tremor Wood tray. The power of lightning reacted with the concave adamantine embellished on the tray, and the rumbling sound swept across the audience.” Silence!”
The crowd calmed down for a moment before the Governor of Distant Harbor stood up and said,”Colonel Henry, please tell me the reason!”
“You still have half a day! This is the day His Highness Kant left for you! Think about this sentence carefully!” ” People from the Empire,” the man from the Empire said sternly.” Do the wise thing!”
The dignity left for you.
Decent.
Yours.
Many of the nobles who were present thought for a moment, and their faces turned extremely pale.
Decent.
Our dignity.
We…
The main point is us.
The point is whether we include them or not.
Let’s think about it carefully…
After saying that, Henry pretended to leave, but the governor suddenly shouted,”Sir Henry!” Please speak more clearly! Just take it that we are stupid and clumsy, unable to understand His Highness Kant’s deep meaning!”
The man from the Empire stopped and sneered.
“Alright, then I’ll make it clear!”
He raised his head and looked around. As far as his eyes could see, everyone held their breath and listened. Although these wealthy nobles were all country bumpkins from Goethe, they were also nobles with noble titles and great power. At this moment, they had to concentrate and hold their breaths to listen to every word he said.
This feeling made him tremble and intoxicated.
Yes, this was the feeling.
Subservient, funny, fawning, fawning, smiling, and bowing. The chips that he had accumulated in exchange for dignity and humiliation were all for the opportunity in front of him and the once-in-a-lifetime gamble!
“These disgraced people who betrayed the guardians and the country are no longer worthy of the status and reputation of nobles! They were going to be stripped of everything! And then be tried and executed like a commoner!”
There was an uproar.
If the rejection just now was like a stone thrown into the lake, then the rejection would be like a stone thrown into the lake.
This sentence was like a bomb thrown in.
With a loud bang, water splashed everywhere.
Whether they wanted to or not, the fish were all blown out.
The nobles stood up in shock and shouted instinctively.
“No!”
“Absolutely not!”
“Goethe will be humiliated!”
“He does not have the qualifications to take away…”
“This is…”
They subconsciously shouted out their objections and protests, but they soon realized who they were accusing. The sparse protests rose and fell, but after the shock, rationality had returned, but the panic and uneasiness on their faces still showed the anger and anxiety of these big shots.
How dare he do this!
This was a challenge to Goethe and even the aristocratic system of the entire continent!
Henry’s voice rang out calmly.
” This is not a discussion or discussion, but an order and ultimatum. I will repeat His Highness ‘words. Everyone, this day is the honor His Highness has given you. You must think it through.”
He turned around and was about to leave.
“Your Excellency!”
The governor said in a deep voice,” Please allow us to change the verdict. The nobles and civilians involved will be sentenced to the same crime. The mastermind will be hanged with honor, and the accomplice will be beheaded with the guillotine. The family of the mastermind will be stripped of their honor and their title will be taken over by His Highness Kant. This is agreed by all the nobles in the Far Harbor Justice Hall.”
” In addition, all the nobles and civilians of Distant Harbor are grateful for everything Your Highness has done for this city. We request that Your Highness stay and participate in and assist in restoring the city’s commercial vitality. We will jointly request the Grand Duke’s approval. In addition, to express our gratitude for Your Highness’s heroic act of saving Distant Harbor, we will prepare a generous gift as our insignificant gratitude…”
Such conditions were already close to the bottom line of the nobles.
Henry was about to speak when his right arm shook slightly.
The colonel’s expression immediately turned solemn. He took two steps back and pointed his right arm at the sky. He lowered his head and shouted,” Silence! His Highness Kant is about to speak to you!”
A moment later, the clear and steady voice sounded.
“Lord Governor.”
“Your Highness,”the Governor bowed.
“Don’t you think it’s very unfair?” The voice of the people from Aurora resounded in the hall.
“What?” the other party asked blankly.
” He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His wealth could buy half of a distant port. He was a great noble who had slept with countless women and enjoyed countless pleasures in his fifty-four-year-old life. Even though he lived a better life than 99.99999% of the people in the world, he still felt unsatisfied. He knelt down to the emperor like a dog and was hostile to the guardian of the country. He even betrayed him…”
” The other man grew up in a shack. He was aggressive and fought for food. He knew nothing about morality and was uneducated. He never knew that there was another way of living in the world. He was muddleheaded. The lackey sent by the former threw five gold coins under his feet and asked him to organize the laborers in the shack area to make a scene. They beat people up, set fires, and robbed things. For the money, he did as he was told. Then, he threw all the money into the gambling den.”
” Now, these two people, with completely different fates, statuses, and origins, are hanging on the same gallows by the same rope for the same thing. Don’t you think it’s very unfair?”
The governor blinked and slowly said,”But Mr. Loente is a noble after all…”
” Oh, you think it’s very fair. Because that pig is a noble, it’s only natural that he should die in a dignified manner. If a commoner can die like this, he might even be able to benefit from it, right?”
Kant said calmly,” But it doesn’t matter what you think. What matters is that I think it’s unfair. You have to pay for what you’ve done. Big shots like you enjoy material wealth and power beyond the imagination of the commoners. Therefore, if you commit a crime, you have to pay it back a thousand times over.”
” This is my reasoning, this is the way I do things, this is my attitude towards you. I’m here to explain today. Remember to tell all the nobles in Goethe about this.”
” You dogs who control most of the country’s resources, once you do something bad, the damage you will cause will be far greater than that of the peasants. You whipped the peasants to make them obey and prevent them from rebelling, but you did whatever you wanted. Now, this good deed ends here, because I will whip you too. From today onwards, be mentally prepared.”
” That’s all I have to say. Prepare a new execution report. You don’t have much time left.”
The governor’s expression changed. He subconsciously looked behind him.
The nobles ‘gazes were all focused on him.
Sometimes, in a certain position, it was impossible for you not to do something.
He gritted his teeth.” Your Highness, we’re willing to listen to your arrangements and instructions, but please leave some cover for Goethe. Please also consider Princess Tina’s feelings. Some things can’t be made public. Goethe doesn’t have that many tortures that are suitable for nobles!”
“Oh, really? Then think about it and show your creativity.”
” If you really can’t think of anything,” Kant said,” I can recommend a few Eastern punishments.”
Then, the bracelet went silent.
Henry glanced at everyone and left in large strides.
After a short silence, more panic and anger surged.
People jumped up and opened their arms. They shouted, questioned, shouted, and became hysterical. It was only then that they realized that His Highness Kant’s stance was extremely strange. His blade was not only aimed at the traitors of Distant Harbor, but also the entire noble class of Goethe. How could he dare to do that? How dare he?
This would not only cause a strong backlash in Goethe, but even the aristocratic system of the entire continent and even the world would be shaken. They would all fear him and be hostile to him!
In the midst of this clamor, in an inconspicuous corner, a middle-aged man in his fifties with white hair grabbed his son’s wrist.
The young man was dressed in a noble’s suit, and his black hair was tied up in a bun.
“Father?”
“Shut up! Vile creature, follow me.” The middle-aged man shouted in a low voice,” Good fortune has arrived!”
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