How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (Manga) Volume 8

With the talks to relinquish Van concluded, Souma returns to the Kingdom to meet face-to-face with the primary culprit of the rebellion, Georg Carmine. When Souma presses Georg about reasons for committing such a crime, the man remains silent. Refusing to talk, and no recourse left, the once famed general is offered "e;poisoned wine"e; as a means of atonement...Following this, Castor Vargas, the remaining culprit in the rebellion, is put to trial."e;What do you think is the appropriate judgment for fools who raised the flag of rebellion against me?"e;Souma's treacherous allies promptly call for the death penalty. However, in order to protect what he must, Souma makes a decision that calls into question his determination as king.