Provoking Him

"If you did not like the idea then show me how many criminals were caught rather than showing me this kind of joke in the office meeting." he said and then sighed, "i wonder how thick your skin is! It would be better to just throw you without a cage. With such thick skin, I am sure you would not be much affected." 

With that, he turned to look at the next one who already looked pale. His face so white that water could splash if his skin was pinched instead of blood.

"That… i.." if the one who brought better results was thrashed this badly, then he did not have a chance at all. "I am not able to fulfill the need for grains in my territory. I am ashamed of your majesty, but I hope for your help. The subjects are suffering too much.

Even if you kill me, I could not go back empty handed!" he bowed his head instantly, gaining the scorns of many.