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"Kaiser Vanguard, you have been brought in front of His Majesty today on charges of treason. Do you accept them?"
Murmurs erupted through the crowds.
The last time Kai had been in the royal palace, he was treated as a hero, praised by nobles, and showered with love.
But now they all scorned him.
"I knew something was odd about him."
"Hero, my ass."
Kai smiled as he moved the handcuffs slightly.
Neko-sensei had been trapped in prison for attacking the royal guards, and because he said so, his friends didn't do anything even when he was sent to the prison meant for the worst criminals — for three months.
All for what?
Killing a noble's son, who was terrorizing the academy.
Yes, he could have saved everyone and handed the boy over to the guards. Yes, he could have just looked the other way. But he had already warned Derick that the next time he tried anything, he would die.
