Chapter 182: Savior

By the time Lucius was done with his words, Kiana and the guards that had heard his words were fully convinced. They couldn't help but think about the suffering of the commoners and the criminals that taunted them.

But now it was finally being addressed properly. Even when certain criminals were given the death penalty and were executed, the victims or the family of the victim were unable to get relief from that, because the execution would be done right after the verdict was passed and they didn't get to see that.

This was all done according to the rules of the kingdom under the guideline of the churches. Lucius did not know how rules such as these were even implemented in a medical world such as this.

It was far more common for there to be public executions in worlds like this, but for some reason, they did not do them. Only the ruling authorities got to see it all and didn't bother informing the victims, either.

Plus, there was the constant prodding from churches to not let people see the execution as they thought it would lead to more sin as the emotion of violence and gratification would be obtained from seeing them.

What Lucius had done today could get him into a large amount of trouble and he had to ensure that all of it was kept under wraps. Stepping on the toes of the church and the kingdom so early on could only lead to trouble for him right now.

But this was also the fastest way of pulling the people to his side that he could come up with. Vengeance and anger were a strong factor and if one was able to satisfy a person's desire for these, it was far more likely for them to obtain their favor.

While Kiana had already gone through a couple of Lucius's 'counseling sessions', this was the first time for the guards to hear all this. Plus, since they weren't selectivity being spoken to, they found it to be even more intriguing and thoughtful.

This sent them into their thoughts, making them rememberer their own experiences and the things they had seen happen. There were often times where they thought certain criminals were not worth letting live or even be arrested, but they were unable to go against the orders of their superiors.

But now Lucius had given them an alternative option, an option that they felt content with. To them, Lucius was now a visionary, who had shown them a new path.

~thud~

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~thud~

The people had finally finished dealing with the remaining criminals and spat on their mangled corpses before withdrawing. Some of them felt inexplicably pleased, while some of them were crying instead.

But one thing was common in all. They felt happy that they had finally gotten their revenge.

'Looks like they are done now…' Lucius thought to himself and walked towards the dais again.

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"Now then, I believe all of you are done?" Lucius spoke.

The people looked at Lucius, who had come back with gratitude in their eyes.

~pata~

Some of them directly fell to the ground, prostrating.

"Today, Lord Asher has fulfilled our wishes!"

"We were tormented by these beasts for so long… even by just existing in our minds, they hurt us so much…"

"I thank Lord Asher for giving us this chance, I… I cannot express the level of gratitude I feel now."

One by one, the people started to speak, sharing their heart's contents. Lucius listened to all of them attentively, gaining even more points with them. 

"Lord Asher… you have already fulfilled my dying wish by letting me have my justice, I have nothing more to demand from life. I will feel fine even if it is ended, right here right now at this moment." The Old Man Johan spoke with tears in his eyes.

"Fellow citizens, my people… my friends… I see that some of you feel like you have nothing left in life anymore, that all you wanted has been granted and you have no more aims. What if I tell you, that you can do more?" Lucius said as he started to walk around, looking at each person.

"What if I tell you, you can prevent what happened to you from happening to others? You will be able to save them from pain… from sorrow… from torment…" Lucius stated.

The more Lucius spoke, the more the people got entranced. He didn't stop there and kept on going for an hour, during which no one made a noise and listened attentively like a petitioner listening to a Reverend. 

Lucius also explained to them what he wanted them to do, how the reeducation centers would work, and what their duties would be. No one rejected his offer either and they all soundless accepted it.

It was as if the option of rejection did not even exist for them and they had accepted it the moment it was spoken.

~huu~

Lucius took a deep breath after he was finally done speaking and looked at his new followers as they too gazed at him with obsessive eyes.

"Well then, my people, what do you say?" Lucius asked one last time.

~thud~

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In the very next instant, each and every person kneeled on the ground, ready to offer themselves.

"We accept LORD ASHER!"

"WE ACCEPT THE WORDS OF OUR SAVIOUR!" 

Words of praise were spoken as the people accepted Lucius's proposal. Lucius nodded at all while Kiana watched on in awe.

"He's already gone beyond the Count's charisma… I've never seen people like this when the Count speaks… Or even the King…" Kiana muttered to herself.

Lucius couldn't help but internally laugh to himself.

'O' Thara, if only you knew how much your clergymen helped me today. Learning from them was perhaps a rather great choice… hahahaha!' Lucius thought.

A smile appeared on his face as he gazed at the people below with a gentle gaze. The people too basked in it, feeling that they had found their savior, their benefactor… their messiah.