He Became the Only Ally of the Abandoned Warrior

The morning of the trial had dawned, and a massive crowd gathered in the grand square before the imperial palace. From commoners to powerful nobles, including the great lords of the land, all had come to witness the proceedings. Among the crowd stood Duke Airan Decarrun and her elite soldiers from Lowellina. Normally, only the royal guard could enter the capital, but the duke’s high standing allowed her this privilege.

Beside the stern-faced Airan stood the Hero and the Mage. While Lucy silently focused on the grand platform ahead, Tigria nervously kept an eye on her, worried about any impulsive actions the Hero might take. Lavyn, the ruler of Valtacrue and a temporary member of the Hero’s party, also arrived with his guild members, tapping his thigh anxiously despite the forced smile on his face.

On the high platform, where today's trial would unfold, central nobles and Reinhold had already taken their seats. From this elevated position, the heroes and their supporters looked like insignificant creatures to Reinhold, further affirming his sense of superiority.@@novelbin@@

At that moment, a voice rang out, “Her Highness the Crown Princess is arriving!”

Aside from two individuals, the entire crowd knelt as Gyanal, adorned in a white dress embroidered with golden threads, was escorted by Reinhold. Lucy stood straight, resisting the urge to slice the pretender in half with her sword, fueled by the dark energy of the Abyss. She remembered Tigria's words, reminding her to wait for Lin’s signal. The moment would come when she would take Reinhold’s head and prove her loyalty to Lin.

"Bring the accused!" a voice commanded.

The crowd buzzed as the prisoners were dragged forward in chains—Lin and Nydrian. Lin's hands were shackled, but his demeanor remained calm. Nydrian, who hadn’t seen him since her own imprisonment, managed a faint smile at the sight of him, relieved that he didn’t appear too injured.

“Kill them!”