"It's done…" Derik said while bowing slightly.

Since the king or the royal family could not attack him directly, he was determined not to give them the opportunity or reason to do so.

Noticing the change in Derik's behavior towards him, the king raised an eye to in shock. For someone who was infuriated a moment ago to calm down and change his behavior instantly, it was truly shocking. He knew Derik was aware of his evil intentions and knew it could only manifest if he makes a mistake. If this was part of the boys' plans to keep himself out of reach then it is pretty d.a.m.n impressive. Such control over one's emotions and thought is truly commendable

Sighs...

But it's unfortunate the one he has to deal with is the king, if it were anyone else, his chances of survival are high.

"Good…" The king said to him and forced a smile on his face. He quickly turned his gaze to the various sorcerers positioned at the four corners of the royal courtroom who are responsible for the broadcasting of today's event and said

"As you all know, team guardian engaged in an all out brawl between two different teams on the same day… which is prohibited by the law… later on, a team was dispatched to conduct further investigations, through which we realized that the two teams they battled against were the ones who provoked them… so I only placed them under house arrest for a week

As I and other members of the family were in secluded cultivation, we failed to realize that these recruits were been maltreated by the guards and for this, I, the king of Gyro… Robert Gyro… apologize" saying this, Robert only nodded and waited for everyone to digest all he had said.

While everyone was dazed by what they heard so far, Derik and the others only cursed these people silently for being cunning. Placing all the blame on those poor guards who were only following orders, this was a perfect move. This proved that the royal family only saw those who serve under them as mere p.a.w.ns.

They could only bite their lips in anger as while bowing their heads and saying

"You're so kind…"

Seeing them so helpless, a satisfied smile flashed on Robert's supposed neutral expression and soon vanished before anyone could notice.

"And here is my judgment… These guards who partic.i.p.ated in such hideous and inhuman acts are hereby sentenced to 10 years in jail…" When he was done speaking, those guards were soon surrounded by royal guards and made to kneel.

Soon noises of chains and shackles clapping against each other resonated from the hallway which led to the royal courtroom.

In the blink of an eye, these guards where bounded like dogs by these shackles which had blue magical runes all over them and dragged out of the courtroom. It was clear that these shackles were way more powerful than what was used on Derik and the rest.

Derik who had been feeling proud of himself for breaking those shackles, but now he realized that these people were just toying with him by binding him with the weakest shackles and chains available. He silently cursed the royal family for this insult and swore to return it tenfold!"All families of the victims are hereby promoted to tier two n.o.bles… and a hundred gold coins will also be delivered to these families… As for you, Derik Angus, am I correct?" Robert asked "Just a few moments ago, I witnessed the gruesome acts of these guards, imprinted on your body… I believe you have suffered the most and I hope you will accept my gift to you… Your family will be promoted to a tier one n.o.ble family and a hundred gold coins will be sent to them… As for you, A bronze level magic weapon will be gifted to you alongside twenty gold coins… I hope you can forgive my family for our negligence… a recruit like you with so much potential should not be maltreated in such away… instead, you should be celebrated!" Robert said

Hearing this man's words, Derik and the other six didn't celebrate, they only trembled and fear overtook them. To them, this predator had locked in on them and there is no way of shaking him off.

"And finally… Your team has shown its strength to the kingdom and potential by defeating team gyro, lead by my son Kuen, even though these kids have been leeching off the resources of the royal family for a while now… As a reward and to show my support to this team, You all will accompany my daughter, Jewell Gyro and a team of top tier adventurers on a special task… I believe this experience will prove invaluable to you all… You have only thirty days to prepare… This session is over… you are all dismissed!!" Robert quick spoke not giving Derik and the others to refuse.

Derik and the others silently drowned in despair as they watched King Robert majestically leave the courtroom. If the man's plan is to end their lives in that task, then he has already succeeded!