The burly man, his voice now tinged with a mix of defiance and vindication, spoke loudly for all to hear.
"See, noble blood is not immune to the consequences of their actions! We will not be silenced any longer!"
The noble families, once a beacon of power and influence, found themselves at the mercy of the commoners they had neglected for far too long. Fear etched itself upon their faces as they realized the dire situation they were in.
The absence of food and the missing of their family members drove all these people to their edge making them loosing their sanity, that Lady Elara, who was actually the royalty was now being shamed by the beast-like men, who dragged her into the crowd and started to do questionable things to her.
Some people were against it, but none of them were in a situation to think the same because the people were killing each other.
"Let me go! Don't tear my clothes," The princess shouted, as the lustful men started unbuckling their pants but none of them came to their help.
"Lord Bersa! Help me, please someone," She shouted, but she saw in the corner of her eyes on the other side of the mansion, Bersa was looking at her with a smile on his face.
"..."
He wanted to get rid of them, but the matter remained that if he killed her, the nobles that supported her would riot against him, especially the other dukes, so if he can put the blame on the commoners, it would be far more advantageous for him than anything else.
"This is your purpose, princess, now fulfil it, too bad, you won't be having royal foods anymore,"
With the sudden betrayal and the pain of being penetrated forcefully, the princess felt her body going numb and tears started to fall from her eyes and when her eyes fell upon the man, who was going insane on her, she saw him crying looking at her.
"My wife! My daughter!" The man looked like he was going insane with drool and tears smearing his face.
"All of them died because of your family! I won't forgive any of you, useless nobles," He said and suddenly started choking the princess causing her to understand why she was being punished like this.
*Sigh
'This is my punishment for turning a blind eye to everything that happens in the empire'
She thought as she remembered about her best friend, Daphnia who was supposed to be her sister-in-law, but she knew that it wasn't a marriage of consent.
Basically, she was forced to do it and the princess knew this is her punishment for letting it happen without raising her voice and betraying her friend.
"Sacredmore Empire is no more, but please- Kuhhh~" She muttered like she was almost losing her mind.
"Please! Someone save these people, don't let them die from starva-"
She couldn't even finish her words, as one of the men stepped on her face hearing her words.
"Shut up bitch! Now acting like a goddess all of a sudden," He shouted while looking like a man, who was on the verge of going crazy.
"If you thought these things before, my kids wouldn't have died from hunger,"
Hearing their words, the princess slowly started to embrace her death as she felt her eyes getting rather heavy and her breathing becoming more erratic.
"Daphnia! I'm glad you're alive, I'm sorry for everything, but it looks like this is it for me,"
And she gave out her last breath, as her neck got choked by the men, but none of them stopped what they were doing.
It was a truly sickening scene but compared to what's happening now, none of them had any humanity in that place and it really showed how much they were driven to go insane by these people and what can a looks of proper order can cause.
***
Velian stood in front of the mirror, his reflection showcasing a white-coloured royal suit that exuded elegance and regality.
As he adjusted his collar, a smile tugged at the corners of his lips, a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursing through his veins. Today, he was to meet the ambassadors of the other races and engage in crucial discussions.
Daphnia, Velian's trusted confidante and mother, entered the room with a bright smile adorning her face.
Her eyes shimmered with pride as she beheld Velian, her heart swelling like that of a prideful mother witnessing her son's transformation into a dashing gentleman.
Although she is the one that made her son a man in the first place in a sexual way.
"Oh, Veli!" Daphnia exclaimed, her voice filled with delight. "You look absolutely breathtaking! The ambassadors won't be able to resist your charm in that suit. Especially girls,"
Velian couldn't help but grin at Daphnia's words, her genuine happiness warming his heart. He approached her and enveloped her in a quick, grateful hug.
"Thank you, Mother," he whispered, his voice laced with affection. "Your unwavering support means the world to me. I wouldn't want to face this important meeting without you by my side."
Daphnia's eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and joy, her cheeks flushing slightly. She felt a sense of pride and purpose knowing that Velian valued her presence in such significant moments.
She greatly underestimated how much he loved her, even after all this time.
"Of course, Velian," she replied, her voice filled with determination. "I will stand by your side, as I always have. Together, we will make a difference and forge alliances that will shape our future."
"Well, not exactly our future because even without them, I can make sure our family will survive, but let's see how this goes,"
With a renewed sense of confidence, Velian straightened his suit, his gaze resolute and determined.
He knew that having Daphnia's unwavering support would strengthen his resolve and bring him the courage to face any challenge that lay ahead.
As they made their way towards the grand hall where the ambassadors awaited, the air seemed to crackle with anticipation. Velian and Daphnia, their steps in sync, saw Delviny and Juno guarding the door until their arrival.
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