In the world of Moe King, I became the ruler of ice.

"Your Majesty, you must do me justice! This humble servant almost didn't get to see your magnificent figure again."

"In broad daylight, they actually hired someone to 'murder' me and beat me up like this. You must punish them severely."

Upon seeing King Gazel sitting quietly on the high place, Besta immediately knelt on the ground and pointed in Rimuru's direction.

Hey!

You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want! What do you mean they "hired a killer"? These days they've been staying in prison well-fed and watered.

Where have you ever done such a thing!

King Gazel, sitting on his throne, opened his eyes and looked down when he heard Besta's howl.

Best had one arm wrapped in bandages, one leg was lame, and his face was bruised and swollen, making him almost unrecognizable.

Gazel's lips twitched slightly, and he silently closed his eyes again.

This unknown killer was quite careful in his actions!

Kaijin and the three dwarf brothers stared wide-eyed at Besta, their hearts filled with rage.

This treacherous and cunning fellow has once again distorted the facts and spread rumors before the king!

If it weren't for the strict rules—that speaking without the king's permission during the trial would be considered disrespectful and punishable by immediate execution—the consequences would be severe.

They probably couldn't contain their urges any longer and started cursing at Besta.

However, Rimuru remained unusually calm, observing Best's every move with composure.

Just now, he had noticed a small patch of purple skin peeking out from Best's bandaged arm. Undoubtedly, it was a mark left by frostbite…

At this moment, the judge finally spoke, his voice loud and powerful.

"Lord Best, according to your accusations, Kekin and others hired thugs to attack nobles."

"However, we have determined that Kekin and the others have been detained in prison these past few days and have not had contact with anyone else. Therefore, your accusation is unfounded."

Upon hearing this, Besta's face turned extremely ugly. Although he was very unwilling, he could not bring Kekin to death due to a lack of solid evidence.

"But it's a fact that Kekin attacked the nobles..."

The subsequent trial unfolded much like in the original story. Those who defended Rimuru had already been bribed by Beta, and they directly exaggerated and admitted the crimes of Kaijin and the others.

"My king! Did you hear that? Please punish these sinners severely!"

Besta couldn't wait to offer his advice to the king.

He even arrogantly gave Rimuru a smug smile.

That bastard!

Just as the judge was about to announce the verdict, a rough voice suddenly rang out, breaking the tense atmosphere in the room.

Everyone turned to look at the source of the sound, and saw that it was their king who had spoken. The entire scene fell silent instantly.

"Kakin, it's been so long!"

Gazel's voice carried a hint of warmth and emotion.

"I remember you owned a blacksmith shop in the kingdom, didn't you? How did you get involved in something like this?"

King Gazel asked in a slightly mocking tone.

However, at this moment, Kekin was clearly still not in a daze and did not realize that the king was asking him a question.

After a while, he responded as if waking from a dream.

"Your Majesty, thank you for your concern. To be honest, I never imagined I would meet you in this way."

A rare smile appeared on Gazel's usually stern and serious face as he continued speaking to Kekin without a care in the world.

"Kakin, I remember clearly, it's been several years since you left my side."

"Back then, you had just joined my army, your face full of youthful innocence and naivety. I never imagined that time would fly by so quickly..."

"Yes, so many years have passed, I really didn't expect that you, Wang, would still remember what happened back then."

A look of emotion flashed in Kaijin's eyes as he couldn't help but recall the years he had fought alongside King Gazel.

Kaijin's voice choked with emotion, and tears welled up in his eyes and rolled down his cheeks.

At this moment, everyone in the hall fell silent in perfect unison, leaving the scene to the emperor and his minister.

"You told me back then that you didn't like living under my absolute justice. Do you regret it now?"

King Gazel paused, then asked Kejin below.

Kaijin wiped his eyes and then looked directly at King Gazel.

"To be honest, I really regret not being able to continue standing behind you..."

Gazel was also moved by Kaijin's words and stared intently at the person kneeling on the ground below.

"Kajin, I can give you a chance to come back to my side. I can reinstate your position as legion commander."

Upon hearing the king's words, all the dwarves present were moved.

"Your Majesty, you can't do this! Kekin is just a prisoner now."

Besta was completely unsettled upon hearing King Gazel's words.

I went to all this trouble to get rid of this eyesore, and now the king is telling them we can pretend nothing happened.

Isn't this a joke? He also knows that King Gazeel has this power.

King Gazel waved his hand, ignoring what Minister Besta was about to say.

But what Kejin said next shocked everyone around him, and Besta's face lit up with a wildly joyful smile.

"My king, if I had to choose again, I would still leave you, and this time I might not obey your orders again."

Besta then pointed at Kaijin and the others and shouted again.

"How dare you, criminal! I have bestowed such a great favor upon you, and you dare to refuse! I believe you should be sentenced to death!"

King Gazeel looked somewhat surprised.

"Oh, Kekin, why is that? Give me a reason."

Kaijin maintained his respectful expression and spoke slowly and deliberately to King Gazel, who was seated above him.

"Because I have found the master I will follow from now on."

At this moment, Kaijin turned his gaze to Rimuru, who was standing next to him.

Rimuru was also shocked at this moment.

"Kakin, you..."

King Gazel then turned his gaze to the slime below, and Rimuru met the king's gaze without fear.

After a long while, King Gazel gradually withdrew his gaze and sighed.

"I see..."

After another sigh.

A glint of light flashed in King Gazel's eyes again.

"Then I will end this trial!"

"I hereby declare that Kaijin and the others are expelled from the country and are not allowed to set foot in the Dwarf Kingdom again without my order."

"yes!"

The surrounding soldiers knelt down in response to their king's command.

Something's not right.

Besta was truly dumbfounded.

The soldiers took Rimuru and the others away from the palace and, following the king's orders, expelled them from the country.

After everyone had left.

"Besta, is there anything you want to say to me?"

King Gazel spoke calmly to Besta, who was still filled with resentment below.