Chapter 3: His Execution
I came as intended. It was my first time in the Justice Revine, although that's the case, I am still speechless and lost of word.
The Justice Revine is not just a hall, it was created by few pillars, you'll be reminded by the cathedral, there are few stone status and details that made me surprise. A chandelier was place beneath us, through the candles as our light, magic however made those candles brighten a little bit lighter and higher.
I saw all of the judge seating in front, and the emperor beside them, as well as the princes.
My little nieces tried waving at me with their cute faces, so I had no choice but to smile and wave back.
After all, they are auntie's cute offspring.
The trial started and both, all of the victims, me and the criminal was present at the main floor.
An old man, probably older than the emperor stood up, he cleared his voice and took the chance to thank to who's present.
Law Judge
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, today is the court day of Duke Vahal, the said convict who sold our precious empire to the enemies rear.
Law Judge
We will begin the court by listening to all of miss Arielle's claim, the dukes daughter.
I nodded and stood up, then I went to the private platform stated for the one that will be speaking and I cleared my voice.
Arielle
Hello, again I am Arielle Vahal... The one who claims of my fathers evil actions...
Arielle
I am also the daughter of Elizabeth Vahal, the only sister of the former empress.
Arielle
I've lived in the ducal estate mostly my whole life, and as a daughter of the duke, I was raised strictly but the duke was never been stable.
Arielle
He would commit sins in actions of his own creed, he pounders over power and would often use what came to his disposal for that said reason.
Arielle
I began investigating his actions at the early age, since I was 15, few months and few days, I found out that the duchy had been privately seeking transportation in and out of the empires border from south.
I give a quick look at the crowd and continue stating all of my claims.
Law Judge
How did you discover that his been transferring cargos in and out using ships?
Arielle
By the time that a noble lady was said to be missing, and hadn't been found since, I digged through the investigation that I and the 1st division knights own by the previous empress to locate the cargos and cartels that was transported through the borders, and found that the logo used by the ship was owned by one of my grandfathers business transaction.
Law Judge
That is a noble act of you to do so, if what you said is right then this claim is valid and strong which can't be defend by any means of evidence from the other party.
Arielle
Yes, and amongst nobles of small status, they are here as well to provide my claims! I also have the commoners statements and the involved third party that manage the cargos.
Law Judge
Hmm, her claim is valid, I see... Thank you, Lady ah Miss Arielle... Your role is done...
The court continued until they finished the victims statements. Of course father tried defending himself by having an attorney but even that attorney can't defend him further.
Law Judge
The court judges seem to be satisfied with the statements. It seem that the said suspect is guilty beyond reason!
Law Judge
All of us had determined the punishment of the duke.
Law Judge
As said, he will be executed as predicted and also approved by the emperor.
Law Judge
Vahal Estate will be confiscated... No, but since Vahal has his 1st born, the title will be transferred to Lady Arielle Vahal.
Law Judge
Instead, the duchess and her son will be exiled out of our empire! Losing all their status and rights, as the crime of both mother and son is the murder of Lady Elizabeth.
Sir Judge look at me and smiled. He was one of the many who knew about Celena, and the identity of the genius business woman.
So, I was grateful for his help and nodded.
The Duke's head became a spectacle of the palace wall, it became reminder to fools who will betrays its country for their own creed.
Authors Note: Thank you for reading once more!
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