The 5 Elemental Lord
Punishment from grandfather
The next day, the first elder, Fang Rosh was buried, properly in the imperial family tomb. Despite being labeled a traitor, Rosh was also one of the members of the empire. Respecting him is also important.
Perhaps only a few were crying over Fang Rosh's departure, even Fang Yoshi was also seen shedding his tears. Distinct from Fang Yoshi's grandchildren who seemed ordinary when responding to Rosh's death
The death of Fang Rosh, being the details of a mandate for the entire empire, that the traitorous perpetrator should be killed, was no exception it was also one of the imperial family itself.
Although Fang Rosh was branded as a traitor, he was not on the imperial court's path. But Zeno had killed him instantly, after all Fang Rosh had already been caught off guard for treason. So, Fang Rosh no longer needed to head for the legal path.
It just makes Zeno feel guilty, the task of killing traitors should not he hold at that time. But whatever the power, it was just an unwillingness when fighting the rebellious Rosh. It was the fault of Fang Rosh who did not turn himself in and chose to be stubborn.
After the funeral, Zeno entered the imperial room haunted by guilt. He then headed to the meeting room and directly faced the emperor who was occupying the throne, surrounded by important people who seemed to be talking about something.
However, Zeno did not come to follow deliberation, what he did was come bowing suddenly in the presence of an emperor or his own brother. Closing his eyes, with a heart full of mistakes, he said. “Though I am, however, a murderer who kills his own family especially the empire must be given the appropriate punishment.”
Instantly the faces of all those people became startled, not least Fang Tan as the emperor who was before Zeno. Even his mother just stood up and put on an unusual face, “Zeno what are you saying!”
“Do you feel guilty? What you're doing is the right thing, killing a traitor caught in the act of treason. That actually makes it easier for punishment sessions, right?” Fang Tan replied.
“After all this is not your fault, is it not accidental?” He continued, trying to calm Zeno's heart.
In response to that, Fang Yoshi immediately stood up and took out his words, “You should be punished.”
Everyone in the room was again shocked, even twice as much as they heard what Zeno said. With the exception of Zeno, he looked down with a smile when he knew that his guilt was avenged. At least justice is still in her family.
“Daddy what are you saying?”
“Grandfather, you're not kidding, are you?”
One by one people asked that question repeatedly, they hoped that what they heard was a mistake, at least Fang Yoshi was the one who mispronounced. But the look on Fang Yoshi's face showed that he was really serious and not joking. Moreover, Fang Yoshi also looked extremely annoyed after dissolving into grief. It indicates that he is not willing to be left Rosh.
It is true, that he told Zeno to let the dying Rosh die, but it felt somehow a little regretful and unwilling at the funeral, although Rosh's role as a traitor.
“I'm willing to accept whatever the punishment is, grandpa.” Zeno said with pleasure.
Fang Yoshi did not respond to what Fang Tan said, instead he looked seriously at Zeno who was looking down preparing to bear whatever his punishment was. With a deep breath, he said, “I punish you not to go home before bringing your father back.” He said with a sweet smile towards Zeno.
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Fang Yoshi's unexpected statement. Even Arina's heart was pounding very fast while waiting for a decision from her father-in-law, perhaps the worst possibility that Arina had experienced was simply fainting.
Even Zeno smiled with relief when he received such a punishment, at least with the task of bringing his father home can remove the mistakes he made. With such a thing, the guilt that would haunt him was gone.
Plus the task is a promise to his mother who has not been fulfilled, bringing home his father so that the mother does not feel sad he has not participated at all, because some obstacles and conflicts that have finally been resolved.
What Fang Yoshi decided, rather than a punishment, was obvious that it was an earnest plea. Maybe because fifteen years had not met. After all, it was possible that Fang Yoshi punished his granddaughter with severe punishment.
“I suggest if you want to bring your father back, then go to the Arctic continent. Actually I used to want to say that, but since you want to adventure, I don't admit it.” Her speech.
“Alright I understand, this time I will focus my purpose on finding father.”
“But know Zeno, this mother of yours gives you one chance, if danger threatens you once more. Then later on I won't allow you.” Arina said so loudly, because she did not want Zeno to experience great danger, even though she knew that Zeno was the most meritorious in the benefits of the continent at that time.
Zeno stood up from his bow, looking at his mother with a bright smile on his face, indicating he was reassuring his mother that he would be fine.
Moreover, the trip this time is one destination, not for adventure or the other. Although it seems like this trip also has an element of adventure.
“Alright, you can leave tomorrow.” Said his grandfather as he left the meeting room.
Zeno nodded at what his grandfather had said, it felt like he was going to leave this family for a long period of time, at least until his father returned. Of course it is not an easy thing, especially he will go to a continent that is very far from this continent, namely the ice continent or the Arctic.
To be sure the journey takes a very long time, especially to the Arctic continent requires a cruise that of course takes a lot of time.
Zeno did not plan to ride Kiba, however the journey was very far, so he still had pity on Kiba.
At least he needs Kiba just to go to the port, the rest of him really needs sea transportation. The reason might be that Zeno felt sorry for Kiba, but actually Zeno also wanted to feel the sensation of boarding the ship.
“Arctic Continent, continent with land filled with ice. It seems like it is a place that matches Ice Sword, hence I will bring him.” He muttered while asking for permission and left the meeting room. After all, he needed very mature equipment to go there.