Consequence of Crime

== Information ==
=== Policy ===
In Assai, the handling of prisoners is direct and uncompromising. The nation does not maintain long-term imprisonment facilities. Instead, the fate of prisoners hinges on their loyalty to Assai:
# Execution: Those who remain steadfast in their disloyalty to the nation are executed.
# Military Rehabilitation: Prisoners who show a willingness to repent and prove their loyalty undergo an extensive rehabilitation and training program akin to the rigorous Academy of Allegiance. Upon successful completion, they are integrated into the military, either serving on the frontier or within the interior guard.
=== Holding Cells ===
Temporary holding cells are strategically located throughout Assai. These cells are used to detain prisoners while they await transportation. The transportation typically involves being placed in a cage mounted on the back of a carriage.
=== The March of Cleansing ===
The prisoner’s journey of redemption, known as the March of Cleansing, is both a physical and psychological trial. The process is as follows:
# Departure Point: The march begins from the southernmost shores of Assai.
# The March: Prisoners are whipped and forced to walk northward, covering vast distances, even surpassing the northern Shisouke temples. This march is often conducted in large groups, adding to the psychological pressure as prisoners witness the collective suffering and fate of their peers.
# Destination: The final destination is the Mountain of Lys, the northernmost mountain in the western continent, where a sacred spring is located.
=== The Choice at the Spring ===
At the spring atop the Mountain of Lys, prisoners face a critical decision:
# Return and Execution: They can choose to be marched back to the capital, enduring continued whipping along the way. Upon arrival, they will face execution by crucifixion.
# Pledge Loyalty: Alternatively, prisoners can pledge their loyalty to Assai. Those who choose this path are enrolled in the rehabilitation academy, a grueling institution designed to reform and retrain them for military service.
The arduous march, coupled with the relentless whipping and the psychological strain, leaves most prisoners thoroughly humiliated and in severe pain. This ordeal ensures that only the truly penitent and those willing to commit to Assai’s cause survive to rejoin society.
=== Rehabilitation Academy ===
The rehabilitation academy is modeled after the prestigious Academy of Allegiance. It provides a comprehensive program that includes:
* Physical Training: Rigorous physical exercises to build strength and endurance.
* Mental Conditioning: Courses designed to instill loyalty and discipline.
* Skill Development: Training in various military skills necessary for service on the frontier or within the interior guard.