1 Soldier per Second in My Fiefdom, the Empress Begs Me Not to Rebel

In the Great Qian Dynasty, Qin Ze, who transmigrated and became the son of the Tiger Might General, was cast aside by the Empress after she used him, stripped of his military power, and enfeoffed t...

Chapter 921 When the Bell Tolls (Part 1)

Have you all forgotten who saved you in the first place?

"You pathetic wretches! Shameless traitors! You betrayed the Emperor, you betrayed him!!!"

With less than a minute until the execution, and because the executioners did not step forward to stop him, Bowerman, who was still cursing, turned to look at Von Palen.

"Your Majesty! They are all traitors! You are innocent! You are our hero!"

"Without you, we wouldn't be where we are today!"

"I will always support you! No matter when or where, Your Majesty!"

Bowerman shouted urgently, but von Palen ignored him, still looking at the crowd below the stage with a blank expression.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" This made Bowerman even more anxious, and he called out again and again.

He desperately wanted to hear Von Palen's voice at that moment, to hear a word of approval from him.

But Feng Palen pursed his lips and remained silent.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, can you hear me? I will always support you!" Bowerman called out hoarsely, having already lowered his expectations. He would even be happy if the man in front of him didn't speak but just turned to look at him.

But not only did Feng Palen remain completely still, he didn't even move his eyes.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Bowerman called out repeatedly.

With a "thump!"

Bowerman's voice trailed off, and he turned his face in despair to look at the bright red West Light Tower.

The Holy Bell of Westlight, announcing the approaching moment of execution, rang out, and in that instant, it shattered Bowerman's will, causing his faith to crumble, leaving only ultimate despair.

He wept bitterly, tears streaming down his face, while the somber tolling of the bells continued to echo across the vast St. Marienplatz amidst his cries.