"From Human Calendar Year 4353 to 4357, Beta Martin, then manager of Double Gate Island's Second Dock, colluded with several continental families, provided them with conveniences, and smuggled supplies, accepting a total of thirty-five thousand gold coins in bribes."
"In Human Calendar Year 4358, Lanwen Jackson, a mid-level official in the Department of Slaves, accepted thirty thousand gold coins from the Theodore Family of the Terra Kingdom and purchased thirty thousand of their slaves at three times the market price, causing the territory losses of several hundred thousand gold coins."
"..."
"In Human Calendar Year 4357, Herbert Morton, Deputy Legion Commander of the Eighth Legion, abused his authority while stationed on Beast Slaying Island to secretly sell large quantities of military strategic supplies to the Terra Kingdom. He also repeatedly leaked the territory's garrison deployment plans, receiving two hundred and fifty thousand gold coins in benefits."
"Bang!!"
As Old Nob reached this point, Reff and O'Neal, who had been eagerly enjoying the spectacle, instantly lost their composure.
Especially after hearing that this fool had not only sold military strategic supplies to the territory's mortal enemy but had also leaked military secrets, the two of them exploded. Surging battle aura erupted, and an overwhelming presence bore down upon the entire hall with unstoppable force.
"Herbert, you deserve to die! When has the territory ever treated you poorly? How dare you sell out the territory's military intelligence and betray my lord's grace toward you?"
Reff shot to his feet, his face twisted savagely, murderous intent churning in his eyes like a demon god.
"My lord... I was temporarily out of my mind and did something foolish. Please spare my life. I am willing to atone through meritorious service and make up for my mistakes."
Within the Military Affairs Department's ranks, a burly