Several hours later, Abraham was lying on his bed listening to Mr. Hart. As Mr. Hart finished, Abraham spoke with expressions of astonishment:

“So this was the entire game? My younger brother created the entire mischief”

“Yes”

“What’s really hurting me is that he killed Jacob and Thomas. He even attempted your murder along with Austin’s”

Abraham nodded looking aside.

“You know what Abraham. I have an interesting idea. The entire state liked this idea. I revealed it before them. Although there is no such thing as capital punishment, I want you to leave Frederick before the general public and let them do whatever that needs to be done. They will rip him off like wild animals. People of our state really liked this idea. What do you say?”

Abraham after thinking for a while spoke:

“As exciting as it sounds, I think I’m going to deal with the criminal differently”

Mr. Hart was a little surprised on his response.

Three Days Later

Abraham along with Frederick tied in chains came outside the castle before the public. The people got excited as they believed that he would give Frederick the kind of punishment they were expecting.

“People of Prestige Land” Abraham began, “I know why all of you are so delighted to see the criminal. But the truth is that we are not going to conduct that punishment…Let tell you why, like you all know that we want justice and discipline in our state. Therefore, I cannot allow that punishment as long as the law of no capital punishment is in our constitution. Apart from that, he is not even going to be hanged. There will be a proper and fair trial. Unless it is proved with evidences, that he killed all the people we know, I will not sentence him to death. I have to be fair with each and every citizen of the state”

There was a silence in the general public. They all were disappointed but slowly they were understanding and even admiring his honesty.

Mr. Hart who was standing close by began clapping in the air. The entire public followed him and gave Abraham’s speech a huge applause.

Yes, everyone was satisfied with his fairness.

The trial was conducted fairly and it was eventually proved that Frederick was the criminal in every case. He was eventually hanged by the neck. The citizens of Prestige Land were happy and they believed that this state was now under hands of a fair person.

Abraham’s honesty was something that inspired everyone especially the youth. The entire city changed and people started practicing honesty and discipline wherever they went for work.

With passage of time, Abraham’s teachings eventually made Prestige Land one of the most developed countries in the world. His efforts reduced the unemployment rate and crime rate to zero.

The economy was at peak and the state accepted Abraham not just the king of Prestige Land but the king of Prestige itself.