NABC Chapter 459 Do You Dare?!
Chapter 459 Do You Dare?!
"Now, the Justice Hall Head will take votes from the 31 Crest Family Heads." The main judge announced, silencing the crowd.
In the next instance, a servant in white clothes moved silently between the rows of kings, each representing a powerful crest family. He held a tray with two bowls: one black, and the other red, filled with a thick, liquid ink.
Each king, as the servant approached, dipped their family seal into the red liquid and pressed it onto a crisp white paper, their whispering voices uttering the name of the family they supported. The paper, stained with the crest mark, was then placed into the black bowl.
The whole court watched with bated breath, the eyes of every noble, soldier, and spectator glued to the servant's hands as they moved from one king to another. The creaking of robes, the whispers of supporters, and the occasional murmurs from the Doom family's side filled the otherwise silent arena.
Princess Chuli stood with her head high, a smug smile playing on her lips. Beside her, King Hoon Doom was equally confident, his fingers twitching slightly as if already celebrating their inevitable victory. He glanced over at King Ragnar, who remained stoic, but Hoon's smirk widened. He could almost taste his victory.
Kent suddenly moved close to King Ragnar. Leaning closer to his uncle, he whispered, "Do you think we have any chance of winning this through voting?"
Ragnar exhaled slowly, his eyes following the servant's movements. "No," he said, shaking his head ever so slightly. "We have the support of fourteen families. The Doom family has seventeen. These kings don't care about justice. They care about their own benefits."
Kent furrowed his brow, his gaze now flicking toward the smug expressions of the Doom family head. "But what about the judges? Two out of three sided with us."
Ragnar shook his head again, his voice filled with quiet resignation. "The judge's opinion only matters if the vote results in a tie. Without that, it's just a formality."
Kent clenched his fists, frustration brimming beneath his calm exterior. "Then what are we waiting for?" he hissed. "Why don't we call for Honour Justice? I'll fight three of their best men and put an end to this farce."
Ragnar's gaze softened as he leaned in closer to Kent. "I'm just buying time," he whispered. "Time for you to think about it. Facing three of their strongest warriors is no small matter. And besides..." He paused, casting a glance around the court. "I want to see if any of our supposed allies betray us.
Ragnar's eyes, once calm, now flashed with rage. He turned sharply toward King Jerome, who avoided his gaze, his head lowered, pretending to be engrossed in a conversation with his advisors. The betrayal stung, not just for Ragnar, but for the entire Frost family.
Kent, sensing the shift in Ragnar's mood, didn't wait another second. He took a step forward and made an announcement in a loud tone. "I want to challenge this Justice Call."
Like a bomb dropped on a calm battlefield, the entire court stadium took hit of Kent's statement.
Kent's voice rose again, his tone resolute and commanding. "Justice should not be decided by a mere vote. I challenge the Doom family to an Honour Justice Fight. I will face their champions, and let the gods decide the outcome."
A ripple of shock spread through the court. The Doom family's smugness wavered, and whispers filled the air. Many spectators were caught off guard by the boldness of Kent's declaration, some excited, others wary.
Hoon Doom, however, quickly regained his composure, a twisted grin forming on his face. "You? Challenge us? You think you can defeat three of my best men? That too all at once!"
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"This farce has gone on long enough. I will answer your stupidity with my strength. Do you dare?."
The three judges exchanged looks, the main judge raising his hand for silence. "Honour Justice is an ancient right, reserved for those who believe the court's decision has been influenced by factors beyond fairness. The challenge has been made. The Doom family must now decide whether to accept or drop this Justice Call entirely."
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