KING GULF
Chapter 44's

Mewed his teeth and immediately released his grip. Mew went out of the meeting hall. He slammed the door of the hall, leaving everyone shocked by the loud noise. Seeing him leave with a disappointed look made Gulf feel a little pain in his chest.

Gulf tried not to think about it first and returned to his chair. People whispered to each other. They were increasingly clueless about the king. How could he not do anything and just let that person? Where is the cruel king now?

"Your majesty are you okay?" Bright was worried about Gulf, only this time did anyone treat his king like that. Bright was a little angered by Mew's actions, not fitting that Gulf be shouted at in front of people. Gulf sighed.

"Your Majesty, we must catch him! He behaved arbitrarily in the palace" Someone provoked and the others consented. Mew's actions against the Gulf are not justified. Everyone thought Mew had no respect for their king. Gulf stared intently at Mr. Pond.

"You dare to rule me?!" The surprised Mr. Pond immediately knelt down to apologize. While the others were simply speechless, they did not dare to comment now.

"Do you think the same way with him? Think I'm a mean person?" No one dared to answer.

"It's okay you guys think like that. But you should know why I killed him"

Boldly Mr. Pan faced the Gulf.

"Your highness. He deserves to be punished, your actions are right. I heard in the last few years he corrupted the royal money and also the money that should be given to the people. He also kidnapped several women for his sale"

"really. Indeed he should have been punished long ago" Gulf stared suspiciously at the people in front of him. He was a little clueless, some people thought his actions were right.

"Then what about me killing people back then?" Gulf changed another topic. Although it was a little difficult to say, but he wanted to know how people would react to him.

"Her Majesty the king of Up has explained everything to us. You're not the one who killed them. He said if his highness back then was controlled by something"

"And do you believe his explanation? He wasn't even on the scene at the time"

"Your majesty believes him as well as we believe his words and we trust you. You can't kill for no reason" Bright smilingly nodded at Gulf. He is happy that now the people are defending his king. Strange situation for the Gulf.

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Meanwhile, Mew sits on a bench. He was trying to calm his mind at this moment. He was very disappointed with the attitude of the Gulf like this. He had thought that maybe it was because he was a vampire so his attitude was unstable. But the Gulf is now different from the previous one. Now that he can control himself, Gulf should not behave like that.

Someone approached Mew who was silent lowered his head.

"Phi. We found a male corpse and it's been confirmed that he died of a vampire. Those who knew him said that the body was Mr. Pakorn. You know him?"

"What?! Show me"

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After the meeting with the higher-ups finished the Gulf was still in the hall to wait for the person he had invited. He seemed agitated in his chair, until shortly afterwards Bright entered followed by several others. Upon seeing them the Gulf immediately moved out of his chair and immediately approached them. They were the families of the victims he accidentally killed. Gulf deliberately told Bright to call them to the palace.

They were about to salute, but Gulf held him back and immediately he slightly lowered his head in salute making everyone shocked. Gulf looked at the people in front of him.

"Your majesty, why do you salute us? We should have paid our respects"

"I know it's too late, but I want to apologize to you directly. Because of me, you lost a family member. I didn't know how to explain it but then something controlled me. I know it's not a defense because no one can change the facts if my own hands kill them. At that time I was still weak and could not avoid anything negative. But now I've been training hard. I'll try to protect everyone. I'm sorry I haven't been a good king to you. But believe me I'm still trying to be the best for all of you"

"Your Majesty has passed. We agreed to forgive you" Again the Gulf was surprised by people's response. In Gulf's mind, he thought they would beat him up or kill him for revenge. Or they'll sneer at him and hate him more. But what he saw now was that they forgave him.

Bright was a little incredulous at the sight he was seeing at the moment. It is rare to see a Gulf insisting on meeting its people to explain its mistakes.

"A young man said that you were in pain and trying to be conscious. I hear you also get a curse from someone and it can take your life. Your Majesty I know you are a good king. The news that says you're a cruel king and don't care about your people, it's all a lie. Forgive me for believing such a rumor without finding out the truth. But thankfully I met you at the time of the incident in Khon village. I see you are so sincere in helping people without the slightest disgust and also you always give us healthy food every day as well as great doctors. Some people here also have relatives in the village and they want to thank you. You've borne a very heavy burden alone. We as a people should not make things more difficult for you. From now on we will correct the untrue rumors" Everyone immediately knelt down in front of the Gulf who were still speechless.

"Your Majesty salute you. May you live long and be given health. May you be a great king and love his people" A sincere smile was engraved on his lips, he had never imagined anything like this before. The burden that had previously felt heavy on his shoulders had now gradually become lighter. Bright who was also moved on his knees saluted. He was very proud to have a king like the Gulf.

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Mew saw a corpse that had started to rot. At one time he fled when the rebellion occurred, and now when it was found Mr. Pakorn was dead.

"Where did you find him?"

"We found it in the woods. Is this a wild vampire? But all the way around I didn't see any of them show up"

"Can. Better investigate where you found this body. There may be a clue you'll find. I'll report this to General Bright"

No need for Mew to approach Bright, because Bright himself came. Bright was curious about something they had just moved, but there were more important things he had to convey.

"Bright, what a coincidence. I'm just gonna see you, it's about-"

"Master Mew sorry to interrupt. But I came here to take you" Mew was silent, he saw Bright's unusual look on his face. Bright immediately ordered his subordinates to bring Mew. He was surprised because his hands were cuffed and two people dragged him.

"Bright! What does this mean?!" Bright speechless. He himself cannot say it.

"Bright! I'm talking to you!"

"Sorry Mr. Mew. Your Majesty the king will explain it"

"Gulf?" Mew little believes the Gulf imprisoned him.

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Slightly hesitant to see Mew, Gulf remained silent outside the prison gates.

"Your Majesty, your decision is correct. I'm sure Mr. Mew will understand if you explain it" Gulf did not respond and he entered immediately.

His gaze was immediately fixed on Mew who was sitting speechless, with Mew's existence seemed indifferent.

"Bright" Bright who understood immediately left the two. Gulf opens the prison door and enters it near Mew. He squatted down to equalize their height.

"Phi forgive me"

Mew looked at the Gulf in front of him.

"Bright met with some higher-ups, they urged me to punish you. They feel unfair if I don't. Everyone sneers at you I can't stand to hear it. Wait a minute I'll get you out" Gulf touched his hand.

"And also I want to apologize for upsetting you. I had my own reasons for killing him and everyone knew about his mistake. Not only because he slandered you, but as the manager of the palace's finances he didn't work properly and took the money that was supposed to be for the people. I should've punished him but some incident made me unable to punish him back then" Mew saw Gulf's hand holding onto it.