Chapter 196: Voices from All Sides
"That was how it happened."
After an unknown amount of time, Beren finally finished his account.
"As everyone knows, the high-priority fugitives Bedo and Kilian were both defeated by Sir Shien, while the Old Demon Faction's main force was completely wiped out. Though Lamigium's losses could not be called severe, we cannot allow the victims to have died in vain. I ask Your Majesty to render a judgment on this matter."
At the very end, Beren still spoke a few words on Lamigium's behalf.
However, that was understandable and within acceptable bounds. Surely no one would object to it.
"You have worked hard, Sir Beren." Anxi nodded and said, "Rest assured, we will never overlook those with merit. Lamigium has done well this time. Though you failed to escort Kilian, the Old Demon Faction's ringleader, to the royal capital, you did not allow that villain to survive. Moreover, you eliminated Bedo and the other inhuman members of the Old Demon Faction. This is a great achievement, and I will arrange rewards according to everyone's merits."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Beren breathed a sigh of relief, apparently quite satisfied with this outcome.
Lyon and Aris were also somewhat pleased. It seemed this result was within the range they could accept.
Only Vivian continued to wear her gentle smile, utterly unconcerned with merit or reward, drawing sidelong glances from many nobles.
She did not fight for credit or covet rewards, merely quietly and modestly doing what she should. Vivian was indeed very charming like this.
"Then everyone now understands the specific course of events, correct?" Anxi swept his gaze around the room again. "Clearly, the adventurer Shien has rendered exceptional service in this incident. My lords, what reward do you think he should receive?"
Those words