The carriage rolled to a stop at the Aldorian gates, but instead of a quiet welcome, Min-jae and Meical were met with a swarm of people.
Dozens of guards stood at the front, weapons drawn, armor strapped on.
Behind them gathered angry villagers, their voices low and restless. The atmosphere crackled with hostility.
Sebastian narrowed his eyes. "My Lord… this formation is not standard protocol."
Meical stepped out first, his expression instantly turning cold. He helped Min-jae down, then faced the guards.
One guard captain stepped forward, back straight, voice loud enough for all to hear.
"Kaizar Amagi.." he declared, "you are under arrest for the murder of your sister, Kayla Amagi."
Min-jae froze. What happened while he was gone.
The guard continued stiffly, "You are also charged with abandoning your post, violating noble conduct, and bringing shame to the kingdom."
Meical finally spoke, voice icy and heavy with authority.
