After a moment of silence, a noble spoke up.
"Now that the Seventh Region is under your control, I say Edward should be beheaded. Leaving him alive will only bring future trouble."
Many nobles agreed with his statement.
Indeed, Edward, as a king, had tried to kill a loyal man. His crime of attempted murder could be punished by death.
Ernest looked around at the nobles.
"Write," he said calmly.
The court scribe quickly stepped forward and prepared his parchment.
"My decree is this," Ernest continued.
"Edward will not be executed. Instead, he and his family will be banished to the Island of Kain, which lies on the northern side of the Seventh Region."
The hall became quiet as the nobles listened.
"All the lords and nobles who left the royal city to support Edward will also be banished with him."
A low murmur spread through the chamber.
