Chapter 326: What Punishment (2)

Chapter 326: What Punishment (2)

C326 - What Punishment (2)

Jin thought he had misheard.

"What...? No external access for three years? Are you sure?"

"Yes, Young Master. The conversation is already circulating among the stewards and servants."

"No... what's the basis for this?"

"Well, it's because of the recent business you've started, Young Master..."

"They must be joking. Is the Elder Council suggesting such a ridiculous punishment of three years' prohibition just because I did some advertising?"

"It seems so."

"Have they all gone mad? Are they treating Runcandel's Flagbearer with such absurd disciplinary measures? Do they think he's a wayward soul in adolescence? No external access?! No external access?! It's ridiculous. I'll gather the Elder Council. I'm willing to give them a good lesson..."

"Wait, Lord Murakan. There are many ears here."

"They're supposed to hear! Strawberry Pie, I can't believe the Elder Council is considering such a ridiculous punishment."

Jin felt the same frustration as Murakan but couldn't express his anger. Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

'It's Joshua. It's not the Elder Council; it's an idea that came out of that guy's head. It seems he plans to offer a deal using the lifting of the exit prohibition as an excuse.'

Detention or disciplinary unit.

Jin hadn't expected any other disciplinary action. So, he hadn't thought of a plan to deal with it yet.

Click!

Jin clenched his teeth thinking about that dirty and despicable situation.

On the other hand, that disgusting and despicable situation was the best way to deal with Jin.

'It's a bit unsettling, but if you thought you could get something from me this way, you're mistaken. Joshua.'

Jin softened his expression.

"Petro, when is the disciplinary meeting?"

"The Council President said he would hold it as soon as you returned, Young Master. As it has already been reported from the gate of your return, I'm sure the Council members have already been summoned by the Council President."

"I should change clothes before I go."

Jin quickly headed to his room.

"Young Master, I'll prepare a clean Flagbearer uniform. Shall I cut your hair before you go?"

"No, that's not necessary. Prepare the most dazzling clothes. Bring out the cosmetics from the Peng Clan and the hair dye."

"Pardon?"

"It seems the Council members don't like our products very much, so I have to show them how good they are."

Jin washed his face and applied makeup, leaving his face radiant and gleaming from the golden dye.

Gilly couldn't find the right words, while Murakan held his belly, seemingly about to burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, the Council members will be baffled! That's right, kid. That's how Runcandel should always be, defiant. Right?"

After a while, when the makeup was finished, Gilly gave an awkward smile.

"Young Master, are you really going like this?"

"Yes. Just make sure Murakan doesn't cause any trouble. Oh, should I take some product samples?"

"It might be better if you just go out. Young Master, may I ask what you're thinking...?"

"Strawberry Pie, why are you asking such a difficult question? Eh, kid. What you're going to do seems fun, but are you okay with it?"

"It's fine. In my opinion, this punishment is just for show. Joshua only wants to strike a deal with me using this as an excuse. He'll bypass the punishment and ask for the stolen items back."

Gilly nodded as if he understood.

"Phew, what a relief. I thought you were just being rebellious, Young Master."

"No way, I'm not that childish. I'll be back. Don't worry too much."

Of course, there was also a part of him that wanted to infuriate the old men in the back rooms.

Shortly after leaving the room, Jin encountered his brothers in the hallway.

The first one was Joshua. He had been waiting in the hallway as soon as he heard the news of Jin's return.

He had something to say to him before heading to the disciplinary meeting.

There was no trace of tension in their demeanor.

"Younger one, are you okay? Everything will probably be fine."

"Yeah, yeah. It will pass without a hitch, right?"

The Tona Brothers no longer worried about their younger brother. Whatever happens, as long as he's the "younger one," if he's the younger one, then he'll figure things out on his own...

That perception had taken root in their minds.

"But still, that flashy outfit is a bit... No, maybe it's just your style."

"You've got this, younger one. See you later."

Jin felt a strange tenderness as he watched his two brothers clenching their fists tightly.

The next encounter was with Dyfus and Mary.

"Ugh, those old farts. As if the disciplinary measures mean anything. Hey, kiddo. Nothing will happen to you. They wouldn't confine a talented guy like you for three years, right? Considering how many pending missions there are."

"They'll just restrict personal outings, but they'll still send you on missions. Probably under surveillance. Younger one, this case could be quite taxing."

"Dyfus oraboni, you talk as if you really want the younger one to end up like this. Huh?"

"When did I say that?"

"But more importantly, younger one."

"Yes, big sister Mary."

"Well, are you really going to go dressed like that? It's provocative and pretty, but... I don't know, it seems out of place for the occasion and the place."

"It would be better to change if possible."

Everyone he crossed paths with pointed out his attire without fail.

Jin was certain he had chosen his clothes very well.

'The Council will lose the justification for this disciplinary action once they see how profitable the products of the Golden Snow Tribe become. And if that's not enough, I can bring up the matter of improving the decisive killing move. After all, they were a force that had to be assimilated and controlled someday.'

The reason Jin felt so confident as he headed to meet with the Council President was the strong conviction that the business he had started with the Golden Snow Tribe would never fail and that the Council members would never give up their desire for the Final Moves.

Dignity.

In Jin's opinion, the current Runcandel didn't have time to seek that.

Perhaps true dignity in its real sense, but expanding the Family's business was an essential task.

Just like Zipple covertly used magical products to turn people into his slaves, the Runcandels also needed such items.

Otherwise, they would inevitably decline.

No, they were already in decline.

"If I were a Council member, I would have supported someone from the Flagbearer who started a business like this. Even if that person had a hostile relationship with me. Or I would have somehow taken it over and tried to grow the business myself."

Jin was frustrated that neither the Council nor anyone in the Family understood this simple and clear phenomenon.

As he passed through the Flagbearer's hallway, he saw the Council President's office.

Phew.

He took a deep breath, just as he was about to enter...

Creak...!

A Council member came out of the conference room.

Unconsciously, Jin slightly bowed in front of him, inadvertently blocking his path.

"Chief of Civil Guards, Tellot Runcandel."

Tellot stared at Jin for a while without responding.

"Twelfth Flagbearer, Jin Runcandel."

"Yes."

"No need to go in. Your disciplinary meeting is over."

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