13 A Thunderous Slap (1/2)

”Shhhhh...You shouldn't talk about such matters in a public place like this.” The old man came out from the counter and warned them. He instantly looked around in search of any guards while trembling in fear. He appeared to be scared out of his mind.

That matter was the taboo of this galaxy, and no one should talk about that in a public place if they cared about their lives.

”Please don't speak of it anymore, sir. You all should know that it is forbidden to talk about such matters in a public place like this where guards are making rounds every minute. If anyone of them were to hear this, we'll all lose our lives.”

”Don't take this the wrong way but please get out of my shop.” The shopkeeper said as politely as he could with his shaky voice.

He already knew what would happen to those who speak of such matters. He once saw a case like that ten years ago, that unfortunate man was skinned alive, and his wife and daughters were sold to the brothel.

A chill went down on his spine as he tried to remember that scene. He didn't want anything to do with the matters of the crown of the galaxy. He could care less about that as long as his family was safe and in peace.

All the people, who were just talking earlier stood up, and without even uttering a word they quickly got out of the shop. Following them, Ved got out of that shop as well. He had a bewildered look on his face. Did he hear something that he shouldn't have?

What was this place and what's up with those Emperors, Generals and all? Weren't these things of the past era?

There is democracy in every part of the world now, and the best part of democracy is that they can speak anything about anyone and no one will be able to hinder them until they use violence, but why was the shopkeeper acted as if he was afraid that the emperor would kill them if he heard them talking.

He was confused about this place. This place was the strangest place that he had seen. It seemed as if he went back in time, in the era of those Emperors, dynasties, valiant Generals, crown conspiracies, etc.

No matter how absurd it would sound, but this was the only explanation that could fit this current situation of his. He went back to the road again to explore this place once more.

Ved didn't have any fixed destination to go to, so he started wandering around the market. The market seemed to be getting much livelier than before by each pa.s.sing second. People were flocking around all the shops. The shopkeepers sometimes shout out loud to attract many more customers than their compet.i.tors.

Everything appeared as usual, but suddenly he saw a horde of sword and spear-wielding soldiers slowly coming towards the market.

Everyone bowed their heads and tried to get themselves out of their path. After watching everyone, Ved followed suit.

The soldiers were walking in unison. It made Ved recall the army parade which he watched on television with his family on the independence day of his country.

The leader of that h.o.a.rd appeared to be riding a horse in front of them.

Suddenly they stopped in the middle of the road. The leader looked at everyone present there, but no one had the guts to meet his gaze.

”Huh! Cowards,” The leader said with a sneer on his face.

He could do anything he wants to them, and no one will be able to even point a finger against him. This kind of superior feeling was a great thing to experience. He too was once one of them, but he got an opportunity to rise above these slums, and he grabbed it with both hands.

At that time, everyone was criticizing him and cursing him for doing that, but now look at them, none of them even dared to look him in the eyes. Now he could look down on them as if they were at the foot of a mountain while he was the summit.

”Everybody here remembers that today is the seventeenth anniversary of the coronation of his majesty, right?”

”Today is the day when our supreme lord crushed the rebellion caused by that treacherous General, who betrayed his master, his sworn brother, and his kin like fellow countrymen.”

”That night, when the moon was full and s.h.i.+ning above our heads, our majesty accepted the crown from the Ex-Emperor who was severely wounded at that time, and brought peace and prosperity to this galaxy since.”

”That's why we, as the loyal subject of our lord, should repay his benevolence by joining in the celebration and pray for his long, healthy life.”

”He will be coming here first to celebrate the anniversary of his coronation. At that time, everyone should come out of their houses and welcome him with fragrant flowers.”

”No one will be allowed to be in their houses when he arrives. If anyone would've been found in their houses at that time, he will be punished.”

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”And what's with this 'no decorations' at all. You should decorate this place like a newly wedded bride.” Extreme arrogance and pride overflowed in those words which he spoke so casually.