Chapter 53: Gurgulays (Part I)
Word Number:327
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
In the beginning, Mesaris never truly trusted Lusa Herbinium or his kin. Thus, under the guise of a promotion, he tasked Lusa with the duties of the Grand Justice of Nor, forcing him to preside over the trials of his former colleagues and friends. Although Lusa had participated in the uprising and provided critical intelligence on the Usurper and his henchmen, the stain of his service to the tyrant cost him the trust of the people; he was eventually cast into prison by an angry mob. Lucas believed in the loyalty and endurance of Lusa and his family, allowing him to continue in an important post. However, Lusa’s wayward descendants caused trouble on the streets of Suvillus, drawing the ire and impeachment of the Prefect, which forced the Lord to make the difficult decision to part ways with him. Nevertheless, his merit in supporting the new Sovereign and his dignified resignation allowed Lusa and his family to live a prosperous civilian life in the south, while his brother remained in the capital province to serve the Lord. Yet, even in retirement, Lusa faced investigations from local officials due to the unrepentant behavior of his offspring, which continued to provoke the local populace. Ramis returned to Suvillus and was entrusted by Lucas with a vital role in assisting the Lord with matters of great state importance. Although Nor had secured recent military victories, through Ramis’s accounts, Lucas understood that the realm still faced a grim reality. Nor faced a choice: either watch its ancestral temples be toppled by the Worksmile army; or bow to the conquerors and beg for bread and mercy outside their own stolen castles; or, finally, to defeat this formidable foe, unifying the world of Limidia under a single banner, using shared values and laws to settle all disputes. To this end, Tyloda Lene spoke his mind bluntly to his Sovereign: "Is it your hope and vision to be like the Lord of