He thought something must have happened that he didn’t know about, possibly something serious, and he must be vigilant. He continued searching for Fucks, strengthened the city’s martial law, and temporarily took over Fucks’s duties. Then, he ordered the army to temporarily stop attacking the rebels and immediately reorganize internal order, trying to minimize the impact of the commander’s disappearance.
When he finally had a little time, there were only a few days left before Ilso’s court trial, and Ilso, still unrepentant, had not applied for an out-of-court settlement.
Mis felt true worry. He had always prioritized work, with no other distractions and no obvious emotional fluctuations. But now, his mood and feelings became complex for the first time.
After thinking all night, Mis finally made a decision: three days later, the day before Ilso’s court appearance, he would publicly execute Diqi. He wanted this execution to move Ilso, serving both as a warning and a final chance.
After dawn, Mis immediately arranged for his subordinates to issue a public announcement of the execution of the illegal slave Diqi.
The announcement immediately caused a sensation in the noble district. A mere slave from the slums, who could be casually eliminated, was now being publicly executed by the empire’s highest police institution – an unprecedented event.
Diqi’s charges included illegal entry into forbidden areas, bribing high-ranking imperial officials, contempt of law, colluding with criminal elements, concealing weapons, and over ten other accusations.
But the nobles all knew the real reason for her execution: seducing Ilso.
The empire was truly enraged. The nobles understood this was the empire’s warning to everyone. Even Ilso would not be spared if he defied the will of the “god” who truly ruled the empire.
Ilso naturally knew about this news but remained calm, showing no reaction, continuing to work as usual, occasionally playing billiards with Sains or making phone calls, as if Diqi’s life or death had nothing to do with him.
Adin infiltrated the noble district, easily gathering information about Diqi, Miss Kaye’s friend. When he learned Diqi might be held in a secret prison and was thinking about how to rescue her, he suddenly saw the public execution announcement.
This news shocked him: What would happen to Miss Kaye if Diqi died?
