My Beautiful Venus's

Chapter 40 - MBV -

7 Years ago.

1 year after the death of Venus' parents, General Shaka - General Virendra's father - continues to find out who was behind the murder. Unfortunately, General Shaka could not find the criminal.

There were too many traitors around General Shaka, there was nothing he could trust. To be honest, General Shaka felt guilty for punishing his confidant and his best friend.

Until one day, General Shaka surrendered and chose to give up his life in exile.

"Be a great General, son. Make your people proud and love you with all their heart. Don't trust anyone because the enemy can come from anywhere." Said General Shaka patting proudly the sturdy shoulder of General Virendra who had just ascended the throne.

"Dad, I'm too young to be the owner of this country. There's still a lot I have to learn" General Virendra said softly, he hasn't been that brave to take on such a big responsibility.

"Dad is tired, considering the death of Dad's best friend makes Dad worse. The only thing you can do is stay away from the palace. I wanted to punish myself for being so stupid."

"Dad really wants to live in seclusion?" general Virendra asked doubtfully.

"Yes, I'm going to go through all of Dad's mistakes. Son, please take care of this country like you take care of the people you love."

General Virendra was silent for a moment before finally nodding with confidence.

"I'll look after this country Dad and I promise to uncover who's behind Dad's best friend's murder!" General Virendra said confidently and firmly, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Now General Virendra has been able to keep his promise to the father even though he feels too late. Even so, General Virendra felt grateful because now his father could rest in peace.

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The Prime Minister and his supporters are under siege. No one can escape, the people out there are already doing a demo to immediately prosecute the bunch of bad guys.

Sella can't even just walk out of the room. The girl could only cry lamenting the fate of her father. All of this was due to his recklessness inadvertently telling General Virendra that his father had a special room to store important items.

On the other hand General Virendra seemed so satisfied. After waiting for 8 years finally this day arrived as well. General Virendra will avenge any wounds received by Venus during these 8 years.

"The people are protesting to bring the Prime Minister and his supporters to justice immediately" General Virendra replied casually, as if his weight had been lifted.

Venus smiled haru, not expecting this day to finally come too. Venus is relieved to clear her parents' names and find the person who killed them.

"When will the trial begin, General?" ask Venus impatiently.

"There will soon be a meeting, for a while we cannot open your identity until the people truly believe that your father is innocent."

Venus nodded, agreeing with General Virendra's words. For now, of course, they still can't trust anyone. The enemy is everywhere, it could be that the enemy is disguised as their friend.

"General, what about Avi?" ask Venus again.

Avi has not been sentenced and is still under surveillance.

"After the criminals are punished, your servant will have his turn. We don't know exactly who he's working for." General Virendra spoke carefully. It is true for now who Avi really is still unknown, it could be that there are others who control the servant.

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That afternoon, the trial was held openly. All the evidence has been spread to the people to believe who the real traitor is.

The Prime Minister and his supporters were sentenced to a dungeon. The dungeon was the most horrifying of the prison cells because it was so dark, stuffy and full of torture.

For the families of the traitors were only sentenced to live in exile in the forest. The guard in seclusion was so tight that no one could escape or they would be shot on the spot.

Sella herself was already roaring, begging General Virendra for mercy to let her live in the midst of ordinary society. However, of course General Virendra would not hear the plea.

For General Virendra, Sella and the girl's family must feel what Venus has felt for years. Living in seclusion and getting a bad stamp.

TB