A Kingdom in Chaos
The streets of the Clover Kingdom were filled with unrest.
Merchants whispered in fear, noble families held emergency meetings, and the commoners—who had suffered under the previous unchecked economic manipulation—waited anxiously for Solis' response.
Prices fluctuated wildly, and trade slowed as powerful noble families used their influence to resist Solis' central price regulations.
But Solis sat at the palace balcony, watching the disorder unfold with a calm, calculating gaze.
"So this is how they want to play?" he murmured under his breath.
He could see the patterns of manipulation, the hidden hands pulling the strings.
"Then I'll remind them why I sit on this throne."
His golden eyes gleamed with determination as he turned toward his waiting attendants.
"Summon the council. It's time to end this corruption once and for all."
Royal Decree – Martial Law
The next morning, a royal decree was issued across the kingdom.
It was delivered personally to every noble estate, merchant guild, and Magic Knight Headquarters.
"Effective immediately, all trade disruptions will be investigated under the authority of the Merchant Association and the Magic Knights. Any noble found guilty of sabotage will face execution for treason."
The entire noble class froze.
No king in history had ever dared to threaten noble houses so openly.
This wasn't just a reform—this was an act of war.
Julius' Intervention
Inside the Magic Knight Headquarters, Julius Novachrono read the decree carefully.
His expression remained neutral, but internally, he sighed.
"He's moving far too aggressively…"
Yami Sukehiro, standing nearby, took a long drag of his cigarette before exhaling.
"He's got guts, I'll give him that. But the nobles won't back down that easily."
Julius closed his eyes for a brief moment, contemplating the consequences.
"I need to speak with him before this escalates further."
A Meeting with the Tyrant
That evening, Julius arrived at the royal palace, escorted through the grand hallways until he reached Solis' personal office.
Inside, the young ruler sat behind an ornate desk, his fingers laced together as he studied reports on the noble families' hidden assets and activities.
He barely looked up as Julius entered.
"Julius," Solis acknowledged, his voice calm.
Julius crossed his arms.
"Solis, we need to talk."
Solis leaned back slightly.
"About what?"
Julius' gaze was sharp.
"You're declaring war against the nobles. Do you realize what that means?"
For a moment, silence filled the room.
Then, Solis smirked.
"It means I'm cleaning out the filth that's been corrupting this kingdom for centuries."
Julius sighed deeply.
"You can't just kill them all."
"Why not?" Solis asked coldly, his golden eyes unyielding.
Julius frowned, his concern evident.
"Because if you do, the kingdom will collapse. Nobles still hold powerful magic, land, and influence. You need to outmaneuver them, not just crush them."
Solis was silent for a moment, then he smiled slightly.
"Then I'll take their power before I take their lives."
Julius shook his head, but deep down…
He knew Solis was right.
The Grand Trial – Exposing Corruption
The next day, Solis called for a Grand Court Session in Parliament.
Every noble involved in the trade sabotage was summoned under accusation of treason.
Hundreds of citizens gathered outside the palace, eager to witness the outcome.
Inside, Solis sat on the king's throne, his aura radiating dominance.
As the corrupt nobles arrived, they scoffed and sneered.
"You have no proof," one noble spat.
Solis simply smirked.
"Bring in the witnesses."
To everyone's shock, several merchants and commoners walked into the chamber—survivors of the attacks and sabotage.
They testified against the nobles, providing evidence of bribery, extortion, and assassination orders.
The courtroom fell silent.
Julius, watching from the side, smiled slightly.
"Clever… instead of brute force, he's letting the truth do the damage."
The nobles panicked—their crimes were now public knowledge.
"This… this is a trick!" one noble shouted.
Solis stood up, his golden aura flaring.
"No. This is justice."
With a wave of his hand, he declared:
"For your crimes against the kingdom, your lands and wealth are hereby seized, and you are sentenced to death."
The nobles gasped in horror.
"You can't do this!"
Solis' eyes burned with unshakable resolve.
"Watch me."
The Tyrant's Judgment – Executions Begin
That evening, the first wave of noble executions took place in the royal square.
One by one, the traitors were beheaded, their wealth redistributed to the kingdom.
The commoners cheered.
The nobles trembled.
From that day forward, Solis was no longer just a young king.
He was The Tyrant of Clover Kingdom.
Reactions Across the Kingdom
• Commoners: Celebrated in the streets, seeing Solis as their liberator from the noble class's tyranny.
• Merchants: Some were relieved, others terrified—Solis had proven that no one was untouchable.
• Nobles: Fear spread through the aristocracy, as they realized that their rank no longer protected them.
• Magic Knights: Divided opinions—some respected his boldness, others feared his growing power.
• Julius Novachrono: Deeply concerned, knowing Solis had changed the kingdom forever.
• Foreign Kingdoms: News of Solis' ruthless purge reached Spade, Heart, and Diamond Kingdoms, who now watched Clover closely.
End of Chapter 21