Hail Lord Vinsion!

Chapter 3

For a moment, Joel found himself caught in a storm of confusion.

'How could a hero like him end up at a police station?'

Wasting no time, Joel quickly approached Rael and bowed respectfully. 

“Good afternoon, Lord Vinsion. I apologize for keeping you waiting.”

Rael gave a slight nod. 

“It’s okay.”

At the same time, the two officers stood dumbfounded.

“Am I seeing things?”

“How could Sir Myers with such a high status, bow to him—a man accused of several crimes?”

“Did we really arrest the wrong person?”

“What brings you here, Lord Vinsion?”

Joel asked. 

Rael answered plainly, “I’ve been accused of corruption, bribery, and solicitation.”

Rael’s response hit Joel like a thunderclap, nearly making him jump from his seat.

He never imagined anyone could be reckless or foolish enough to accuse Rael of such baseless crimes.

Joel’s brows furrowed deeply. 

“Did I hear you correctly, My Lord?”

Joel’s mind was flooded with memories of everything he knew that Rael had done for Noorhaven.

Joel continued, his tone filled with indignation.

“You have worked tirelessly against criminals, mafias, and cartels for Noorhaven, My Lord.”

“On top of that, you’ve established free schools, eradicated child trafficking, funded infrastructure renovations, improved public healthcare, stabilized prices, and boosted production!”

“Noorhaven has transformed because of you, My Lord!”

“For heaven’s sake! This must be a mistake!”

Joel’s chest tightened with rage. 

The two officers standing nearby gawked in disbelief. 

Cold sweat drenched their bodies as the reality of their situation sank in. 

Of course, they were terrified they might have arrested the wrong person.

Rael raised his hand, signaling Joel to stop. 

“That’s enough, Mr. Myers.”

“I didn’t call you here to listen to such things.”

He continued, “I just wanted to let you know that I plan to head to Mount Kryden before I go to prison.”

Joel’s body immediately stiffened. 

From what he knew, Mount Kryden was the tallest peak in the state of Noorhaven, perpetually blanketed in snow. 

Additionally, it was a natural boundary separating Noorhaven from the southern state of Noorcrest.

Worse yet, the mountain was surrounded by chaos. 

Death on Mount Kryden was not uncommon, and the fate of many who attempted to climb it often remained unknown.

With a worried expression, Joel asked, “My Lord, if I may ask, what business do you have there?”

Rael replied in a flat but firm tone, “That’s not something you need to know, Mr. Myers.”

He paused briefly before continuing, “I just wanted to make sure you’re aware that I’ll be heading to Mount Kryden.”

Joel nodded. 

“Understood, My Lord.”

As a gesture of support, the police chief offered. 

“If you don’t mind, I am willing to accompany you on your journey to Mount Kryden.”

Rael nodded. 

“Sure. Lead the way.”

At the same time, the two officers who had arrested Rael were too frightened to utter a single word. 

Rael, however, paid them no attention as he headed toward the car park.

Meanwhile, Joel’s mind raced as he began analyzing the situation. 

With his sharp intellect, Joel quickly identified someone who was likely behind Rael Vinsion’s arrest.

'Oh no. This must be the work of Oberon Hanson!'

'That old scoundrel! He has no idea what he’s done!'

'If Lord Vinsion retires early, Noorhaven could return to the chaos it once endured!'

'This cannot be allowed to happen!'

To prevent matters from worsening, Joel took the initiative to call Lieutenant Governor Damarion Travis.

Once the call connected, Joel quickly summarized what Rael had experienced.

Joel spoke with palpable anger. 

“That old fool is truly going to destroy Noorhaven from within!”

The man on the other end of the line was also in rage but kept his calm. 

“Don’t worry, Mr. Myers. Leave this matter to me.”

Joel felt slightly more at ease. 

“Thank you, Mr. Travis. Our fate lies in your hand.”

After the call ended, Joel hurried to catch up and open the door for Rael.