The execution of Jacob Osman, scheduled for the next morning, was to take place in the middle of the main square of the Heilos residence. It was a public punishment for Jacob daring to go against the Crown Princess and betray her.
Since the whole event was completely unexpected and shocking, there was a real commotion in the castle. People couldn't believe that Commander Osman was actually being executed. And all because of a woman who showed up here a little over a month ago…
The gossip about this continued until the man was led to the scaffold, where he was supposed to be beheaded. Kaena de Ronan was also present at the execution of her once closest subordinate. Her expression remained impassive.
— Sir Osman. Do you want to say something last? — The executioner, who was also Jacob's former comrade, asked hesitantly. Because of this, it was also difficult for him to do so.
— no…