Ch. 81Mercy Does Not Mean Weakness
King Toma explained that he had spared William because he was his only younger brother, while the ministers defended Toma’s mercy and rejected William’s ambition to conquer other nations. As William’s rebellion collapsed, Darton arrived with the national defense army after Yun Feiyang had secretly sent him for help.
- King Toma revealed that he had halted the investigation into William and ignored the Queen’s request to punish him because William was his younger brother.
- William mocked Toma’s mercy and insisted he deserved the throne, but the ministers declared their support for Toma and condemned William’s actions.
- King Toma explained that their father had chosen him because William’s ambition would drag Fiore into wars, violating its permanent neutrality.
- William argued that the people must obey a king’s orders, while Toma and the ministers vowed not to let him lead Fiore into war.
- Soldiers surrounded the City Guard as Darton arrived with the national defense army, and William realized Yun Feiyang had secretly sent Darton away for help.