The Red Knight Seeks No Reward — Chapter 18

Whew, The Red Knight Seeks No Reward Chapter 18 definitely stirred up a storm in the comments section! 🤯 Readers are in a heated debate over Captain Kaillou's ruling and Desian's controversial inaction.

On one side, many are absolutely fuming over Judith's punishment. They feel she was unjustly penalized with a two-month pay cut for defending herself and her comrades against a superior who literally grabbed her by the hair and choked her! "What was she supposed to do, just get beaten?!" is a common cry. Many also slammed Captain Kaillou, accusing him of showing "FL tunnel vision" and failing to act earlier despite knowing about the abuse. His "why didn't you rely on me?" line didn't sit well with readers, especially given Judith's massive debt. 💸

Then there's Desian. Oh, Desian! A huge chunk of the comments are *pissed* at him. Readers believe he knew about the hazing from day one but chose to do nothing, letting the situation escalate. Was it jealousy over Judith's potential promotion, or just poor judgment? Either way, many feel he absolutely deserved punishment alongside the abusers. 😠

However, some readers are playing devil's advocate, arguing that Captain Kaillou made a fair decision based on military rules. They point out that Judith *did* engage in violence and chose not to report it, even if she was the victim. They also highlight that the senior knight, Paeon, received a career-ending demotion, making Judith's pay cut seem less severe by comparison. It seems the "rules are rules" versus "victim blaming" debate is in full swing for this chapter of The Red Knight Seeks No Reward!