With the intervention of the Minister of State Affairs, Delarosa's anger subsided slightly.
"Indeed. The simultaneous appearance of the Demon Envoy and the goblin creatures must be connected in some way. Mason has made a minor contribution."
Mason excitedly raised his head, giving the Minister of State Affairs a grateful glance.
Arigato, Minister of State Affairs-san.
"But while the death penalty can be avoided, punishment cannot be escaped. Mason, you, as the commander, allowed ten thousand soldiers of the Royal Capital to be almost completely wiped out. I pardon your death, but imprisonment is unavoidable. Minister of State Affairs, how should such a crime be judged?"
"He should be judged for the serious negligence of duty as a commander, requiring 50 years in prison."
"Guards, take Mason away and imprison him for 50 years."
Mason looked at the Minister of State Affairs with a pale face.
