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Elysia's eyes narrowed at King Cedric's words, her stance unwavering. "Disobedience, Your Majesty, would imply a lack of respect for your authority. I am merely defending my family's honor against baseless accusations and blatant disrespect. You know as well as I that decorum must be maintained, but it should not be weaponized to silence those who seek justice."

"So, My question stands, Are you siding with this pig too, Your Majesty?" Elysia's voice was ice-cold, cutting through the tension like a knife.

Instead of answering, King Cedric also released his aura, the golden radiance clashing with Elysia's blue, creating a palpable tension in the room.

Gasp~ Gasp~

It was not King's action that surprised us all but the density of mana—

"Seventh Circle!"

I don't know who said that but King Cedric's power radiated through the chamber, the golden aura shimmering with an intensity that spoke of his vast magical prowess. The collision of his aura with Elysia's created a palpable force, a swirling vortex of blue and gold that dominated the room.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty for your breakthrough~" Lord Garrick hurriedly said as if seen the only hope.

King Cedric's eyes flickered towards Lord Garrick, his expression betraying no emotion. "Lord Garrick, this is not the time for flattery," he said, his voice cold and authoritative. "We are here to address serious grievances and maintain the stability of our kingdom."

Lord Garrick swallowed nervously, stepping back slightly. The tension in the room was almost unbearable, the clashing auras of King Cedric and Elysia creating an oppressive atmosphere.

"Since when did you, a pig, care about the kingdom's stability?" Elysia's voice cut through the silence, her tone filled with disdain.

Garrick's face turned a deep shade of red, but he remained silent, knowing that any retort could worsen his position.

She continued as her gaze again turned to King Cedric, "And you, The timing of your breakthrough is quite convinent~ finally gathered enough courage to have your revenge on me~"

Elysia's words hung in the air, dripping with sarcasm and defiance. The room fell silent again, the tension thick enough to cut with a knife. King Cedric's eyes narrowed, the golden glow of his aura intensifying momentarily.

"You overestimate your importance, Lady Elysia," King Cedric replied coldly. "My breakthrough is a matter of kingdom security, not petty revenge."

"I overestimate my value? quite hypocritical from your mouth who used my name many times to negotiate deals from neighboring kingdoms."

King Cedric's expression remained steely, but a flicker of annoyance crossed his eyes. "Your contributions, Lady Elysia, have indeed been valuable. However, they do not place you above the law or immune to scrutiny."

Elysia's gaze didn't waver, her eyes locked onto the king's. "Scrutiny is not the issue here, Your Majesty. It is the malicious intent behind it. We all know that Lord Garrick has personal vendettas and has been involved in many heinous crimes, but what do we do about it? We form an investigation team~ instead of addressing the root of the problem."

The king's aura flared momentarily, but he kept his voice controlled. "Your accusations must be backed by substantial proof, Lady Elysia. Emotional outbursts and baseless claims will not suffice in the court of law."

"Lord Whitewood, Give me the evidence you have, no need to form some stupid investigation team." Elysia immediately commanded, her tone leaving no room for argument.

Lord Whitewood, a tall and dignified figure, stepped forward, producing a stack of documents from within his robes. He handed them to Elysia, who in turn presented them to King Cedric. The king's eyes scanned the papers, his expression growing increasingly grim as he read.

"These documents detail Lord Garrick's numerous transgressions," Elysia explained. "Including illegal dealings, extortion, and even orchestrating attacks on rival noble houses to consolidate his power."

The room was deathly silent as the king reviewed the evidence. The nobles exchanged uneasy glances, the weight of the situation settling over them like a shroud.

King Cedric finally looked up, his expression hard as granite. "Lord Garrick, these accusations are grave. What do you have to say in your defense?"

Lord Garrick's face was ashen, his eyes darting around the room in desperation. "Your Majesty, this is a conspiracy! These documents are fabrications, meant to undermine me—"

"Enough," King Cedric interrupted, his voice ringing with finality. "The evidence speaks for itself. You will be taken into custody and thoroughly investigated. Should you be found guilty, you will face the full weight of the law."

"Still insufficient to execute this pig, huh?" Elysia's sarcastic remark cut through the room, her tone dripping with disdain.

King Cedric's gaze hardened, the weight of his authority pressing down on everyone present. "Lady Elysia, while your fervor for justice is noted, we must adhere to the laws of the land. Due process will be followed."

Elysia crossed her arms, her eyes never leaving the king's. "If he were to kill any of your own, Would you still say the same?"

Elysia's words hung heavily in the air, a direct challenge to King Cedric's sense of justice and duty. The king's eyes flickered with a hint of frustration, but he maintained his composure, the golden aura around him pulsing with controlled intensity.

"Lady Elysia," King Cedric began, his voice measured and authoritative, "the laws of this kingdom are designed to ensure justice is served impartially, regardless of personal vendettas or emotions. If Lord Garrick is found guilty, he will face the consequences of his actions."

"Still indecisive as always, if he were to touch a single hair of my family. I would have annihilated the very foundations of this court to seek vengeance," Elysia declared fiercely, her blue aura flaring once more, emphasizing her words with a display of raw power.

King Cedric's eyes widened slightly, and a murmur of concern rippled through the room. The nobles exchanged uneasy glances, the tension rising as Elysia's declaration threatened to shatter the delicate balance of the court.

My frustration was palpable as I watched the unfolding drama. The carefully laid plans for this court session seemed to be unraveling with every passing moment. Elysia's fierce stand, while impressive, threatened to escalate the conflict further and undermine the very stability we needed to maintain.

I could see the shifting dynamics in the room: the nobles were increasingly divided, some backing Elysia's calls for immediate justice, while others feared the repercussions of crossing the king. The air was thick with tension, and I could almost feel the energy of conflicting auras as if it were a physical presence.

"HOW DARE YOU WITCH!!! THREATEN THE ROYAL FAMILY!!!" The crown prince finally lost it as he shouted across the chamber, his face flushed with rage. The room fell into stunned silence as Prince Julian, the heir apparent, stepped forward, his own aura flaring in response to Elysia's defiance.

His sudden outburst only added fuel to the already explosive situation. King Cedric's eyes narrowed, his authority challenged not just by Elysia's words but now by his own son's emotional reaction.

Elysia's gaze turned to the prince, her expression unwavering. "And what exactly do you intend to do, Prince Julian? Do you think your anger will change the truth?"

Julian's jaw tightened as he strode forward, his voice rising in intensity. "You threaten the very core of our kingdom's stability with your accusations and your blatant disrespect! If you believe you can disrupt the order of this court and not face consequences, you are gravely mistaken."

"GUARDS!!! ARREST HER IMMEDIATELY!!!" Prince Julian's voice was a command laced with fury, his anger palpable as he pointed at Elysia. The guards, caught between their loyalty to the crown and their recognition of Elysia's power, hesitated for a moment.

That's it.

I stood up and faced Prince Julian, my voice steady despite the turmoil swirling around us. "Can't you shut up for a moment? My ears are ringing from all your disgusting yelling."

Julian's eyes blazed with indignation as he turned to me. "How dare you speak to me like that, Samael Ashwood? This is a matter of royal authority!"

"I SAID SHUT UP ALREADY!!!" My hand blurred as a heavy punch landed squarely on Julian's jaw, sending him staggering backward. The unexpected blow silenced the room instantly, and the noble's expressions ranged from shock to awe.

Julian, clutching his jaw, glared at me with a mixture of fury and disbelief. His aura flared dangerously, and it was clear he was on the verge of losing his composure.

"How dare you!" Julian shouted, his voice trembling with rage. "You have no right to strike me!"

"Well, since you're so eager to stir up more chaos," I said coolly, stepping forward to close the distance between us, "perhaps you'd like to address the real issue here. This entire court session has devolved into a farce. The real problem is not just Lord Garrick's corruption, but the royal family's incompetence and its failure to address the real issues at hand."

The room was deathly silent, the weight of my words hanging heavily in the air. I could feel the eyes of every noble, every guard, and even King Cedric himself, fixated on me. The gravity of the situation seemed to have shifted with my intervention.

Julian's face was a mask of anger and humiliation, but he struggled to maintain his composure. "You speak of incompetence, Samael Ashwood. What makes you think you are in any position to judge us? You've only just arrived in court and already you act as if you understand everything."

"I don't need to be a member of the court to see that it's failing in its fundamental duty," I retorted. "The king hiding his breakthrough as If plotting some hidden agenda, and the very thing not mentioned till now: Your involvement with Hose Rutherford, don't even try to deny it as we all know about your fondness for Lady Clarissa of Rutherford family."

The tension in the room was palpable as I called out Prince Julian's secret involvement with Lady Clarissa Rutherford. The noble's faces went from shock to a mix of curiosity and concern. King Cedric's expression darkened.

Prince Julian's eyes widened in a flash of fear and anger before he masked his emotions with a steely glare. "How dare you accuse me of such a thing in the presence of the court?" he spat out, his voice trembling with controlled rage. "What do you hope to achieve by making such baseless claims?"

"Baseless?" I countered, my tone unwavering. "Is it not true that Lady Clarissa has been a frequent guest in your chambers, and that your 'affections' for her have been a matter of gossip amongst the nobility? Such behavior undermines the integrity of the royal family and destabilizes the court."

Prince Julian's face flushed with a mix of embarrassment and rage. "That is a personal matter, and you have no right to bring it into this court!"

"It becomes a matter of public concern when it affects the integrity of the royal family and the court's ability to govern," I replied, my gaze steady and unyielding.

"ENOUGH!!!"

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[To Be Continued]

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