Chapter 403 Raid In Portsbury

Chapter 403 Raid In Portsbury

?Despite the harsh reality of his words, Mon gestured for Albert and his daughter to hop onto the wagon.

Their shared journey, while intertwined for a time, will eventually diverge.

Albert and his daughter, though grateful for the ride, couldn't shake the sense of uncertainty that hung in the air.

The landscape, marked by the winding road and the vast expanse, mirrored the unpredictability of their destinies. Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

"What would happen to us, Dad?" Albert's daughter asked.

"I don't know," Albert replied with a solemn shake of his head. He gazed out to the dusty road stretched out before them, "We will see what options are available once we reach Mindsza."

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"Are you guys being too harsh on me?" Mr. Steel weakly asked, his voice barely audible.

His body is full of bruises, a result of being beaten by the soldiers.

He almost died because of them.

Unlike Albert, who had managed to sneakily escape before the army arrived, Mr. Steel found himself devoid of that luxury.

Although he had the same intention, the situation is not in his favour.

Connected to the Ferron family through marriage, he understood that it was only a matter of time before the soldiers would reach his doorstep.

Moreover, there is simply too much evidence and testimonies that link him to all of this plot.

The chance of him escaping is low.

"That infamous island, huh?" Mr. Steel remarked, a tone of bitterness laced through his words. "Don't you think it is a bit unfair to bring us to that island first before putting us on trial? It was as if you have decided that we're guilty."

He is aware of the severity of his situation and knows he will end up being executed if he goes with the flow.

However, a glimmer of hope flickered in his mind. A belief that he might still have a chance to avoid the death penalty.

All he had to do was wait for the right opportunity to shift the blame onto Albert and save his own neck.

"Are you not guilty though?" William looked at Mr Steel. He then explained, "We are being cautious because we know you're guilty. We don't want you to run away once punishment is decided. There are many cases where criminals put up a brave front but cowered in the end. Moreover, I doubt you would ever leave that island once you step on it."

William throws Mr steel, his family and his associate into the movable prison.

But before he leaves, Mr. Steel seizes a final moment to speak out his concern, "My family... is there any need to bring them?"

William, pausing for a moment, turned around to face Mr. Steel. He nodded, "Yes. If they are innocent, we will release them. You have my word."

The soldiers, having finished securing everything they deemed worthy of being evidence, bustled about in a flurry of activity as they prepared to return to the capital.

Boxes with documents and assorted items were carried out from the mansion while others catalogued confiscated items.

Amidst all the flurry of activity, William found himself in a meeting with a man dispatched by Governor Samuel.

"It's an honoured to meet you, Minister William." the man offered a respectful bow.

William reciprocated, "It's an honour to meet you as well." His eyes reflected a blend of curiosity and focus as he promptly cut to the chase. "What does the governor want from me?"

The man explained, "Oh...nothing, actually. Governor Samuel was informed about the presence of an army within his territory that he was unaware of. So, he sent me to check things up. Are you here because of that secret plot against His Majesty the King?"

"Yes. Tell Samuel to not worry about it anymore. We just settled everything here and ready to depart for the capital."

"Sigh...That's good. This problem has been plaguing the governor for some time now."

"If you don't have anything else, I will take my leave," William stated.

"Certainly, Minister William. Please feel free to proceed with your matters."