Chapter 366 Execution Sword
All the cameras zoomed in on Larry.
Larry's face was covered in stubble, and he was filthy from head to toe, looking like a complete mess.
"I admit it," he said weakly, under the watchful eyes of everyone.
The crowd murmured, confirming that everything was true, though a bit exaggerated. He had indeed committed those acts and killed those people.
"Alright," Alistair, standing at the head of the room, shouted. "Larry, since you admit it, according to the law, what should your punishment be?"
"Death penalty," Larry replied, locking eyes with Alistair.
Their eyes met, but Larry showed no fear. Despite his weakness, his gaze was terrifying.
Alistair felt like he was being stared down by a wild beast, making him uncomfortable. He took a small step back.
The panic on his face quickly disappeared. He moved a few steps to cover his fear, looked around, and announced loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, Larry has committed numerous heinous crimes and deserves the death penalty. Please, jury, give your opinions."
Upon hearing this, the crowd began to discuss quietly.
Outside the courtroom, a military vehicle sped up and stopped at the entrance.
The door opened, and a general in a black uniform with a single star on his shoulder stepped out. He was in his thirties, with slightly dark skin and a stern expression. He held a sword in his hands.
This was Frank, holding the Execution Sword. It was a sword passed down for thousands of years in the Summer Nation, representing the highest authority in law enforcement. After the founding of the Summer Nation, the Execution Sword was preserved and always held by the commander of the Black Dragon Army.
"Stop," Frank commanded as he walked forward with the Execution Sword, immediately blocked by the Legion of Flame Surge.
Frank raised the Execution Sword high and shouted, "The Summer Nation Execution Sword is here. Who dares to block my way?"
"Execution Sword?" Upon hearing the name, the Legion of Flame Surge showed a hint of fear.
"Move aside," Frank glared coldly at the Legion of Flame Surge blocking the entrance and shouted, "Today, the Execution Sword will execute traitors."
The Legion of Flame Surge looked at each other, hesitated, and then stepped aside.
Frank walked in with the Execution Sword.
Inside the courtroom, the judges had been discussing for a while. Finally, they reached a verdict.
Alistair stood up and addressed the media, "After deliberation by the judges, Larry is sentenced to death for his heinous crimes. The execution will be public in three days..."
"Hold on!" a voice interrupted.
Everyone turned to look.
A general with a single star on his shoulder walked in, holding a sword. It was Frank.
Frank stepped forward, facing the media and cameras, and shouted, "This is the Execution Sword, representing the highest law. It has always been held by the commander of the Black Dragon Army. When Larry was appointed commander, this sword was given to him. Holding this sword, he can execute any wrongdoer."
The crowd was in an uproar. Everyone had heard of the legend of the Execution Sword, but few had seen the real thing.
"Is this true?"
"Does the Summer Nation really have such a sword, one that stands above the law?"
"The black uniform, this is General Southwild. General Southwild is holding the Execution Sword at Larry's trial. What is he trying to do? Clear Larry's name?"
Many people began to discuss.
Larry, sitting in the defendant's chair, smiled faintly.
Alistair saw Frank approaching with the Execution Sword, and his face darkened.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Frank spoke loudly, "The Summer Nation is a country with strong laws, but some people always find loopholes to escape justice. The Execution Sword exists to execute those who deserve it, ensuring they receive the punishment they deserve."
Frank's words were firm and convincing.
"Our commander, Black Dragon, has always upheld the nation's laws, using the Execution Sword to execute those who deserve it."
"The massacre of the Four Great Families was due to a blood feud ten years ago."
"Ten years ago, the Bennett family, the leading family in Sunset City, was burned alive, and the masterminds were members of the Four Great Families. Our commander did not spare any of them, but he did not touch those who did not deserve to die."
Frank revealed some secrets.
The crowd erupted in chatter.
"Is this true?"
"No way."
"Larry must have abused his power with the Execution Sword to kill innocent people. He can't be let off so easily."
At the head of the room, Secretary Erik asked, "Frank, these are just your words. Do you have any evidence?"
"I do."
Frank nodded and shouted, "Present the evidence."
Frank had already received instructions from Larry, called Matthew, and used the underground intelligence network to gather evidence, while also finding many gang members from Sunset City.
These people were present at the Bennett family cemetery and witnessed Larry using the Execution Sword to judge the culprits behind the Bennett family massacre ten years ago.
"I can testify. That day, Larry used the Execution Sword to kill many people. These were the ones responsible for the Bennett family massacre ten years ago. They all confessed before they died."
"This is footage secretly taken by one of my men, showing these people confessing."
Various pieces of evidence were presented.
Larry's murder charges were thus cleared.
Seeing the series of evidence, the crowd was in an uproar.
But then someone questioned Larry's accumulation of wealth during his tenure.
Larry did not defend himself.
He had indeed used his position to amass a lot of money.
Frank spoke loudly, "Our commander has fought for the country for ten years, making great contributions. Even if he collected some money, I believe he is innocent."
Frank continued, "They say the commander amassed ten trillion dollars, but do you know that twenty-eight nations' experts surrounded him at Heavenly Mountain, and he was chased by an army of a hundred thousand? He captured the enemy commander."
"Finally, the Black Dragon Army attacked, annihilating the twenty-eight nations' hundred thousand coalition forces and capturing many."
"According to international practice, the twenty-eight nations should pay ransom, but Larry demanded ten times the ransom."
"Why?"
"Because of the million-strong Black Dragon Army."
"The enemy's compensation was distributed among the million-strong Black Dragon Army."
"The Black Dragon Army guards the borders, protecting the nation's safety, not knowing if they will survive. I ask you, should we not accept this money?"
"We have families, but can our meager salaries support them?"
"We fight enemies at the border, while our families are bullied at home, our houses taken, our wives and children humiliated. Who has thought about this?"
"Why did the commander create the Epoch Group?"
"He hoped for peace at the border and for everyone in the country to live a good life."
"Everyone knows the commander came to Sunset City and married into the Lewis family. Has he ever spent lavishly? He holds the Black Dragon Card, a card with a limit of a hundred billion dollars, paid by the nation. I ask you, as the commander of the Black Dragon Army, does he lack money?"
Frank's voice grew louder.
He ended up shouting.
His words left the crowd speechless.
Frank held the Execution Sword and walked towards Larry, kneeling on one knee, presenting the sword, and shouted, "Please, Dragon King, take the Execution Sword and enforce the law."
Larry stood up.
But he was very weak. As soon as he stood, he almost fell.
He managed to take the Execution Sword.
He drew the sword, looking at the sharp blade in his hand.
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