Chapter 170: 170 Judgment

Luoning's words were extremely abrupt, leaving the nobles and knights present in a state of utter astonishment and confusion.

They did not understand what this knight tournament had to do with Baron Leisen of the Sain Territory.

Even Buleidun, who was serving as the host of the knight tournament, could not help but walk to Luoning's side and whisper a reminder: "Brother, Baron Leisen must be fifty years old. According to the rules of the knight tournament, he is not qualified to compete."

At this moment, Leisen, who had been watching the tournament with great interest from the balcony, also walked to the front, assuming that Luoning wanted to challenge him in front of the many nobles.

"Luoning, I admit that your strength is very great, far exceeding my expectations; this is a blessing for Wushan Castle."

Leisen said, holding the railing at the edge of the balcony: "However, today is a joyous day, and if you and I fight, someone will inevitably be injured, so please forgive me for being unable to accept your challenge."

Although he refused with a smile, in his heart, he felt great contempt for this move by Luoning.

In Leisen's view, this was clearly Luoning settling a private grudge under the guise of public business.

It was true that Shanlin Town and the Sain Territory were indeed not on good terms, and he, Leisen, had even been defeated by Luoning's retainer knight, but one thing was one thing; for Luoning to bring up old scores on an occasion like today, his stature was simply too low.

"No, no, no, you have misunderstood my meaning, Leisen."

Luoning said "no" three times in a row; he raised the Liuyan Sword in his hand and pointed it straight at the other party. As Battle Qi was poured into it, the Liuyan Sword flickered with a scorching light, and Luoning's expression also changed from indifferent to very serious, even carrying a hint of murderous intent.

"I am not challenging you, but judging you!"

Judging?

After Luoning uttered this word, the nobles present were even more astonished, and many people began to whisper to one another.

The word "judge" was too impolite to be used against a noble.

When Luoning said these words, it meant that his relationship with Leisen had reached an irreconcilable point.

Many nobles who were not on good terms with Leisen watched all of this with the mentality of watching a show; for instance, Viscount Mawen, who loved to stir up trouble, said with a chuckle:

"Leisen, no matter how Luoning intends to judge you, since he has pointed you out publicly, I think you had better not stand on the balcony; hurry down."

There were also nobles who did not know the reason, acting on the principle of "harmony brings wealth," who began to persuade Luoning to temporarily put aside the dispute between Shanlin Town and the Sain Territory and enjoy the festival in peace.

"Interesting, truly interesting."

Hesusu's voice rang out at an inopportune time, "I didn't expect that in order to keep Her Highness the Princess from being bored at Wushan Castle, such a program would actually be arranged. It is truly wonderful, wonderful; it has opened my eyes!"

"Count Hesusu, Wushan Castle has already arranged a comfortable bedroom for you. If you are tired and weary, please go down and rest early."

Weijinsi, sitting in his wheelchair, had long been displeased with Hesusu.

As the younger brother of His Majesty Bruno, he was actually only a Count of Moonlight Valley, which showed that Hesusu's status in the Auduin Royal Family carried no weight at all.

As the second master of Wushan Castle, Weijinsi could say a few impolite words, and the other party could not do anything to him.

However, Weijinsi also found Luoning's behavior inexplicable, and he felt quite displeased in his heart as well.

Hesusu sneered, "I just want to remind you all that publicly initiating a judgment against a noble—if it is slander, according to the laws of the Kingdom, this is a felony!"

Setting aside the discussions and whispers of these people, Leisen, who had been brought into the public eye by Luoning, began to feel a little panicked in his heart.

Could it be that Luoning had obtained evidence against him?

That was impossible; the other party had never shown any signs of it before.

Leisen was uneasy in his heart, but his expression remained calm, "Luoning, you want to judge me? In what capacity are you judging me?"

He leaped down and jumped into the center of the plaza.

The Battle Qi on his body surged, representing his anger, "Slandering a noble—even if you are the eldest grandson of a Marquis, I will initiate a Duel to the death with you!"

A Duel to the death was an extreme way for nobles to resolve disputes, but this method was very common and was considered a symbol of honor and courage.

"I admire your courage, Baron Leisen."

Luoning said with a smile: "If it were me who had lost to an Advanced Knight, I certainly would not initiate a Duel against others again, at least not for three or five years."

Luoning's words immediately drew roars of laughter from many people.

"You!"

Leisen's face turned red with anger, and he roared, actually making the first move.

But Maiken, who had been standing to the side, blocked Luoning's front and parried the other party's aggressive punch.

Leisen was shocked to discover that the strength of this guard by Luoning's side seemed no weaker than Ruidar's.

This Shanlin Town, this Luoning—when did they have so much top-tier power?

"Leisen, do not be anxious."

Luoning took two steps back and said in a loud voice: "Everyone must be very concerned about the assassination of Her Highness the Princess yesterday. Now, I want to point out in public that behind this matter lies the shadow of Baron Leisen Sain of Zhaoze Town!"

Suddenly, there was an uproar.

On the balcony, all the nobles were shocked by Luoning's words.

Even Hesusu, who had just been teasing and speaking sarcastically, now wore a serious expression;

Even Viscount Mawen, who loved to watch the chaos, put away his smile;

Even the thick-nerved Weijinsi was somewhat anxious, "Luoning, what are you saying!"

Accusing a noble of assassinating a noble was a big deal, but accusing a noble of assassinating a Princess was an even bigger deal.

"What is Luoning trying to do?"

Aosen's expression was serious and cold; he could not help but glance at Lulansi, who was sitting in front, and the latter still maintained a calm demeanor at this time.

"Did Lulansi know about this matter in advance?"

"He should know!"

Aosen thought to himself, "Then, is he preparing to use Luoning's hand to get rid of Leisen? But this assassination of Her Highness the Princess could not possibly have anything to do with Leisen, right?"

Leisen was only a Baron, and Zhaoze Town was not a wealthy place; he did not have the ability to hire a Golden Grade assassin, nor would he dare to assassinate the Princess.

Facing such an accusation, Leisen's hanging heart actually settled down.

"Absurd!"

He seemed to be laughed at by anger, "If you were to frame me for assassinating other nobles, it might have some credibility, but to say I assassinated Her Highness the Princess—do I have that kind of ability?"

"As everyone knows, my father was assassinated by the killer organization 'Skull Society' a few months ago."

Luoning looked around, his gaze finally landing on Weijinsi.

"In that assassination, although my father saved his life, he lost a leg; for the rest of his life, he can only keep company with a wheelchair, with no possibility of charging into battle."

Weijinsi's expression was displeased; a trial is a trial, so why drag him out to use as an example and rub salt in his wounds?

At this moment, Luoning said loudly: "And just on the seventh of this month, I, Luoning, was also assassinated in the castle in my territory, Shanlin Town!"

This sentence was like a Jushi falling into a lake, stirring up great waves.

Leisen's expression changed drastically.

He had always thought the Skull Society had not yet made a move against Luoning, and even once believed the assassination of Princess Blanche was supposed to be aimed at Luoning.

He never expected that the Skull Society had already acted, and the location of the act was actually in Shanlin Town.

That is to say, the assassination failed?

(End of this chapter)