Aragon's Confidence

"Now, accept your punishment!"

With those words, Liliana moved the red threads connected to her fingertips.

In an instant, the traitors screamed in agony, writhing uncontrollably.

"Argh! It hurts! It hurts so much!"

"My heart—it feels like it's being crushed and torn apart! Please, Your Majesty!"

"Forgive me! Forgive me! Argh!"

"Damn you, Aragon! Because of your schemes, I have to suffer this! I'll be waiting for you in hell!"

Their cries of despair, fear, anger, and regret echoed through the throne room. Many who witnessed the scene turned pale, trembling.

Even though they knew they wouldn't feel the pain themselves, watching their former comrades—people they had spoken to and laughed with just days ago—being tortured so mercilessly left a deep impression.