The sun rose over the land,
and the night ended five hours early...
Yes, that was the news that would later shake the world...
While Karsa floated in the sky,
the sun behind him like a mighty eye gazing at his very existence,
trees, land, and everything near him began to burn from the intense heat of the sun.
Even the monsters—goblins, orcs, and lizards—men from the scorching heat.
Judge remained, watching Karsa as he flew through the air,
clutching his broken sword as if ready to set the earth ablaze.
Judge said to himself,
"A man who forces the sun to rise early... and possesses such an overwhelming aura without expending a single atom of energy...
and carries a broken sword...
golden eyes...
dark black hair and beard...
dead eyes...
Yes, who else could it be but him...?"
Karsa spoke with an even more tyrannical and formidable aura,
"After a closer look... you're not Mong, are you?"
The Seventh Judge immediately knelt in a sign of profound respect and cried out, "Judge!" Seventh of the Great Supreme Court salutes the Great General of the Sun, one of the Eight Greats, one of the Guardians of Balance! The Court appreciates your efforts!"
The judge shouted, continuing his speech,
"I dare not impersonate the Lord of the Supreme Court, nor do I dare utter his name!"
Nolkan looked at the judge's action and realized that he stood before an entity to which great empires submitted.
"I salute the Great General of the Sun!"
Nolkhan said this after kneeling, his face dripping with sweat from the tension and fear of the one before him.
The sun's light dimmed and returned to normal,
and the sun completed its rising, its heat lessening, and the fires were extinguished in submission to the return of their king.
Karsa returned his sword to its place and concealed his power, then said in a calm tone,
"What is a Supreme Court doing here?"
the judge
"I have come here on the orders of Chief Justice Namjoong Han to resolve the problem of the Kingdom of Maltalia,
which has fallen into the cunning hands of the Duchy of Zatopia..."
Karsa spoke sarcastically. "And how do you intend to do that?"
The judge paused, then said, "We intend to accuse the Black Fingers organization and the Bamira family of spreading false rumors and fomenting discord for 30 years in the kingdom in order to quell rebellions in the east."
Karsa spoke sharply. "And by what right did you kill Winson?"
The judge spoke. "Wenson already had murders to his name from when he was young...
He killed a thief who stole bread to eat in the city of Jan in the Kingdom of Cynthia."
Karsa spoke with disgust at the judge's actions. "You are exploiting an old crime for punishment?"
"You are truly cunning, members of the court,"
the judge said submissively. "I will take that as a compliment, Your Excellency, General of the Sun,"
Karsa said in a tone that brooked no argument. "And also, why don't you intend to directly accuse the Duchy of Zatopia...?"
the judge said, still kneeling with his head bowed. "The Duchy of Zatopia is supported by the Garcinian family, one of the Twelve Holy Families of the Holy Church...
and if we accuse Zatopia based on unclear evidence...
the Garcinian family will intervene, then the Holy Church, and then a higher court will clash with the Holy Church...
and you know, Your Excellency, that there is a strong sensitivity between the Great Powers, and each refuses the interference of others in their affairs...
and the Holy Church is no exception; it will certainly refuse the interference of a court in its affairs..."
Karsa sighed, then said, "Where did the value of the treaty that brought down the Gargon Empire go...?"
Karsa descended to the ground, sat down, and said, "What if I forced the master of the Garentia family to remain silent about the affairs of the Duchy of Zatopia?"
The judge remained silent for a long time, then said, "Normally, it would be impossible for the master of the Duchy of Garentia to accept that.
The Holy Church has been trying for years to extend its control over the southern kingdoms...
But things would certainly be different if the General of the Sun himself were present."
Karsa spoke in a calm tone, "Very well, then, I will grant you permission while I overthrow the Duchy of Zatopia..."
The judge immediately raised his head, shouting, "Overthrow?! My lord, what do you mean by that? Do you intend to violate the existing treaties between the Great Sun Empire and the countries of Central contenent?!"
Karsa spoke in a very sharp tone. "I intend to enforce the treaties...
which stipulate that whoever spreads corruption on Earth deserves punishment...
and I remind you, Judge..."
Karsa released a golden energy. "This is the responsibility of the Supreme Court before it is mine..."
The judge struck his head on the ground, kneeling. "I beg your pardon!" "I was foolish and forgot my responsibilities... So please, help us, Great General of the Sun, to punish those who have erred..."
Karsa stood tall like a mountain.
"Of course, what good is power if it is not used?... Judge, quickly organize the affairs of this kingdom and duchy.
You will find a girl named Rosa, the daughter of Winson. She is a very intelligent person and will be a great help to you..."
The judge said firmly, "Your wish is granted, General..."
Karsa looked at Nolkan and said, "Are you Nolhan Martoni?"
Nolkan was surprised that the General of the Sun knew his name and cried out, "Yes, General of the Sun...!"
Karsa said in a calm tone, "How do you intend your punishment to be?"
Nolhan was silent, then said, "Death... I deserve to die, General of the Sun..."
Karsa spoke, "If I were to apply death to you, I would have to apply it to myself... For I swear by God, I believe I deserve the most severe death... I swear by God, I..."
Then Karsa fell silent, his eyes filled with deep self-loathing.
Karsa stood and said, "Do you have a daughter, a wife, or a son?"
Nolkan answered sadly, "I was married, and my wife died... and a daughter... I lost her... Her name was Nona, and she had eyes as blue as the sky, hair as blonde as gold, and a sweet smile like..."
Karsa interrupted him with a smile, "A sweet smile like a puppy's..."
Nolhan was taken aback.
Karsa said in a serious tone, "Nolan Martoni, I sentence you to the following punishment:
Go to the city of Jolan, to the church branch.
You will find a girl named Nona there.
Take her and go with her to a small village.
Take care of her and raise her as if she were your own daughter..."
Nolhan's sword fell, and he began to cry, a great smile on his face, saying, "Yes, I will obey the punishment of the General of the Sun... Thank you."
Karsa finished his speech firmly. "And that's not all.
Your organization has caused great destruction to the people.
You must be punished with something else:
isolation from the world for 10 years, with half of your earnings each year going to those in need around you.
After 10 years, go to your brother, Bulkan, spend time with him,
and make amends for what you've done.
This is your punishment.
Will you refuse this punishment and die here, Nolkan?"
He wept and fell to the ground, sobbing,
and for the first time,
he felt this much happiness.
It seemed the sun had risen on Nolkan as well.
Karsa stood and said to the judge, "Take care of things here, and if you don't do a good job, I will personally go to court and spank you'r ass in front of your master, you child."
The judge lowered his head, saying, "I will not disappoint you, SUN GENERAL"
He paused for a moment, then continued, "May I be rude and ask why you left your seclusion, General of the Sun...?"
Karsa stood up. Silently, with a profound gaze that held mountains of worry and sorrow,
he said, "The reason for my departure was to atone for my sin and the atrocity I committed against my daughter, whom I lost..."
The judge fell silent, knowing he had nothing more to add.
Karsa then turned his attention to a new objective:
restoring the rights of the Maltalia kingdom and punishing the Duchy of Zatopia.
Before leaving,
Karsa said one last thing to himself:
"Wait for me, my dear daughter.
Your father must postpone your meeting."
.......
In a small window on a rainy day,
the face of a young girl appeared.
She had golden eyes and dark hair.
She was gazing through the window,
deep in thought,
when she heard a woman's voice calling her. "Young lady... the head of the family is calling for you..."
The girl replied, "Oh... my father is calling for me? I'm coming."
Yes, that girl was Amana...