All the nobles were terrified out of their wits and recoiled in panic like a receding tide. They had not expected Kuchiki Haru to kill without hesitation, and to open with such a high-level Hado. How many people here could possibly block it?
Seeing Kuchiki Haru cast a level-ninety Kido without an incantation, Ronglin felt immensely envious. It was practically on par with some of his higher-level ninjutsu.
"Questioning my decision is, of course, a capital offense!" Kuchiki Haru said coldly. Then he pointed at Ronglin, his tone grim. "But you have repeatedly slandered and attempted to harm an elite member of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads. That is an unforgivable crime! Even as nobles, you cannot escape the death penalty!"
"Huh?" Ronglin froze. Since when had he become an elite member of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads?
What did Kuchiki Haru mean? Things in this hall were changing a little too quickly!
Chapter 53: Public Opinion!
The nobles wore the exact same expressions as Ronglin. When many of them looked toward him and saw that his bewilderment did not seem feigned, they immediately realized that Ronglin himself had no idea about what Kuchiki Haru had just said.
Moreover, quite a few young nobles present studied alongside Ronglin at Shino Academy. Ronglin had even been wandering around the academy earlier today. When had he joined the Thirteen Court Guard Squads?
Everyone immediately understood. Kuchiki Haru was determined to protect Ronglin, even going so far as to tell such an enormous lie.
But the corpse beside them was proof enough. Offending the Kuchiki Family came with terrifying consequences. Many were furious, but they silently swallowed the words that had reached their lips. It was fine to vent their anger for a moment, but if they lost their lives, what use was