Chapter 275: Allen's Treason
Allen asked to leave, and everyone understood what he meant by leaving.
The Paladin General in charge of the city stared at Alan and asked in a deep voice: "Do you know what you are saying? Leave, where do you want to go?"
"I don't know." Allen looked at the sky and continued, "Maybe he will travel around the continent."
"You will bring shame on your father!" the general said angrily.
Allen smiled and said, "General, I have been in the army for more than five years. According to the law, I can retire unconditionally. Since it is allowed by law, why would it bring shame to my father? Does Ryan no longer abide by the law?"
The general had nothing to say because he knew Allen was playing dumb and the issue didn't need to be discussed at all.
It is not easy for Ryan people to leave the army, even though Ryan has the most relaxed retirement approval procedures. According to the military rules written in the documents, Ryan people can choose to retire unconditionally as long as they have served for five years. Even if the time is not enough, as long as there is a reasonable reason, retirement will generally be approved.
But few people choose to retire. Firstly, the income from military service in Ryan is very high. Secondly, the atmosphere in Ryan is very unfriendly to those who voluntarily retire.
Almost all soldiers who retire due to non-injury reasons are labeled as deserters and cowards.
Unless you are a veteran who has experienced countless wars and made many contributions, you must be old enough and can no longer participate in wars before you can retire honorably.
As for the so-called legitimate reasons... You said you wanted to take care of your parents? Do your parents know that you are a deserter and a coward? You said you wanted to go home and get married? Does your fiancée know that you are a deserter and a coward?
Anyway, no matter what the reason is, applying for retirement voluntarily is a great shame.
The young man that Allen had met before was frightened by the battlefield and wanted to go home. His brother wanted to kill him on the spot because if this got out, it would bring shame to the family.
And now, Allen is going to be a deserter.
The impact of this incident will definitely shock the entire Ryan, because Allen is the youngest legendary paladin in Ryan's history. The empire has just given him this honor, but he turned around and became a deserter? The reputation he had previously gained will immediately become a sword stabbing Allen. He may not be just a deserter, but will be considered a traitor.
"Alan, I will pretend that I didn't hear what you said just now. I'll give you a day to think about it carefully. Come back to me after you've considered it."
Although the general was very unhappy with Allen's recent performance, he still valued this young man in his heart, otherwise he would not allow Allen to go to such a remote place alone to fish.
The Silver Moon Knight passed away, and the army needed a new idol to stabilize the morale.
Alan has been instructed by the Silver Moon Knight and has made extraordinary achievements. He is the most suitable candidate. If Alan becomes a deserter, his army's morale will probably be broken and the city may not be able to be defended.
Allen knew that the general had good intentions, but he had actually thought about leaving Ryan a long time ago.
On the night when the Moonsilver Knight died, he truly felt the change in Ryan, the imperceptible decay wrapped in fanatical faith.
But he didn't know where to go before, so he continued to stay in this city to help Ryan resist the orcs' counterattacks.
It was not until just now that Alan realized that he could no longer stay in this place. Even if he had not found the direction yet, he had to leave, otherwise he would be controlled by the corruption, just like the Silver Moon Knight who was unable to control himself.
Amidst the accusations and questioning, Allen packed his luggage, leaving behind only a few sets of clothes, armor and sword, as they were equipment issued by the army.
Finally, Alan left the barracks like a tramp, wearing plain cloth.
This news will soon spread throughout Ryan, and Allen will become a sinner in the entire Ryan and will be hated by everyone. But he doesn't care. The only thing that worries him a little is the pressure his father will bear.
But I think there is no need to worry about him. Just as the Supreme Judgment chose to stick to his position after knowing that his son was kidnapped by the lich, the same is true for Alan. At the critical moment, he should move forward in the direction of his beliefs.
By the time James Watson returned to the Ryan Imperial Capital, the news of Allen's defection had spread throughout the Imperial Capital. When he saw the little emperor with a sneer on his face, James Watson said nonchalantly, "Your Majesty, Allen has served for more than five years and wants to retire. Is there anything wrong with that?"
The young emperor said sarcastically, "Don't tell me about the law. I want to laugh when I hear it. Is this a legal issue? Allen committed treason. How can you be the supreme judge?"
James Watson laughed and said, "Your Majesty, you are mistaken. The Supreme Judgment is committed to abiding by Ryan's laws. My every move must strictly comply with the law. On the contrary, a legal act of retirement has attracted so much criticism and insults. I am considering whether to hold those people accountable."
"You really have a clever tongue, my Lord Supreme Judge. But do you think your words will satisfy the people of Ryan? Allen is now considered a traitor, and everyone will spontaneously hunt for your son. I want to see how you, the Supreme Judge, will work?"
The little emperor has already determined that James Watson is in big trouble this time. He has been pointed at by the Supreme Judge more than once for a long time, and now he can finally vent his anger.
James Watson didn't care at all. Instead, he asked the emperor, "Your Majesty, my trouble is not important, but in a few days it will be His Majesty Arthur's birthday, which is the most important day in Ryan. I wonder how Your Majesty plans to arrange this celebration?"
The little emperor didn't know what James Watson meant by this, so he said cautiously, "Don't worry about that. Just keep everything the same. We did the same thing last year."
James Watson shook his head and said, "This year is different, Your Majesty. The Silver Moon Knight just died, and the plan to attack the orcs had to be interrupted. The people of Ryan are unstable, and they need some comfort on this critical day. My suggestion is that Your Majesty should take out the magic dragon weapon and let the people see the power of this national treasure. Doing so should be able to calm people's hearts."
"Take out the dragon weapons?"
The little emperor had an embarrassment on his face. He really wanted to show off this powerful weapon in front of everyone, but he couldn't do it.
The reason why the little emperor could sit in this position was only because he made the dragon weapon glow from a distance of more than ten meters.
But the light is so weak, like a firefly. How can such an effect be achieved? Others will only laugh and be disappointed when they see it. How can it have any comforting effect?
The Demon Dragon Armed Forces are usually locked deep in the palace. Even the emperor cannot contact them. He can only sense them through several fences.
The little emperor had never even touched it himself, let alone brought it out to show off.
"Don't think about it. The dragon weapon is not suitable. Let's try another method." The little emperor refused.
James Watson said, "Why not? Your Majesty, I also know the rules of the royal family. Although the induction between the magic dragon armor and you is not so obvious, isn't that because the distance is too far? If the magic dragon armor can be worn on you, then the induction effect may be stronger. Your Majesty, don't you want to wear this artifact?"
The little emperor was moved by what James Watson said. Who wouldn't want to try the power of the artifact? He had been the emperor for several years and had never touched it... It was a good opportunity to try on the dragon armor. If it really couldn't be used, he could take it off when the time came. Anyway, there would be no problem in trying it.
"Okay, I'll think about it, you can leave now."
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The little emperor drove James Watson away and ran excitedly into the depths of the palace.
After passing through several secret passages, the little emperor finally arrived at a spacious hall.
Thirteen old men in platinum robes are sleeping here. Each of them has snow-white hair and wrinkled faces, and they all look somewhat similar.
These are all members of the royal family, and most of them have even been emperors. However, they are too old and can only rely on sleeping to retain time for themselves.
The people of Ryan are not allowed to use magic potions to prolong their lives, and this rule has been passed down to this day.
These thirteen old men are the real controllers of the Ryan royal family, and they are responsible for handling the emperor's succession ceremony.
When the little emperor came here, the thirteen old men did not wake up. Instead, the waiters left letters for the little emperor, and then transmitted the contents of the letters into the minds of these old men through a special magic ceremony.
If it is an important matter, these thirteen old men will wake up and discuss the important matter together.
If it's not important, then they will just give a mental response.
This has been the way it has been done for many years.
The little emperor sometimes thought that these thirteen old men were the real emperors and he was just a puppet.
However, this time he must try the power of the Dragon Armored Forces, otherwise he would be the emperor in vain.
On the other side of the imperial capital, James Watson returned to the Privy Tribunal.
As soon as he appeared, everyone in the court looked at him strangely, but James Watson didn't care at all and strode into his office.
When the deputy, who had known each other for many years, saw James Watson appear, he quickly asked, "Sir, is the matter about Allen true? Did he really commit treason?"
James Watson did not answer the question, but said to him: "Call all the heads of various departments. I don't want to explain it over and over again."
Soon, the heads of all the important departments of the Privy Court came to James Watson's office, and everyone was looking forward to James Watson's answer.
"Now that everyone is here, I will say it once. Allen has served for more than five years. According to the imperial law, he can retire without reason. Therefore, I don't think his behavior has anything to do with treason. I don't mind if you call him a coward or a dandy, but don't insult the laws of the empire. We are enforcing the law for the great gods, and don't let your personal emotions affect justice. This is all my response. If anyone is not satisfied with this result, they can resign. The Privy Tribunal does not need such idiots who ignore the law."
James Watson dealt with the rumors about Allen in this simple and rough way, but one-third of the people in the Privy Tribunal eventually chose to resign, including several department heads whom James Watson particularly valued.
Looking at the resignation letter on the table, James Watson sighed softly: "Ryan, you have really fallen without realizing it."
(End of this chapter)