Chapter 33. The Investigation

Human World: Gilead

MIQUEL'S POV

“What! Where are they now?” I hastened my steps as he led me to where they are. The king gave me the order to investigate this alone, so why are they poking their nose into a matter that doesn't concern them?

“Arrghh!” I could hear the screaming of the criminal from afar. He was being tortured.

“What's the reason for your attempted murder of the Crown princess and her husband?” The royal prosecutor asked, and the soldiers removed the hot stainless steel from his legs for a while. He breathed heavily for a few seconds.

“Please spare my life. I was only doing what I was told!” He cried in agony. I wish I could use my super speed, but that would only bring suspicions. His hair was in disarray, his prison cloth was soaked in blood, and he looked rough,

“Whose order were you following?” The royal prosecutor demanded, and he looked up abruptly. I stayed at a distance, staring at him. He slowly narrowed his gaze to minist