"I saw her die in the hands of that thief!"
Artie was shocked when she was dragged into the events. She was also labeled 'thief'!
Polieus then acted like a man in despair. "I couldn't recognize her by then. Actually, if I was released earlier, I would have to look for the killer of my love." He then growled. "No wonder she knew I was doing something else in that hill. She was watching from afar!"
"Hey, I wasn't—!"
Lord Ellis moved his hand and gestured for Artie not to speak. He then responded to the murderer, "Your hands are tainted by the blood of another man, and your lips with lies to my court. You wish to avenge your love? What kind of justice are you aiming for?"
A gasp came from Polieus. He then pursed his lips and breathed loudly. "Your Grace, Adaram's death was coincidental. I didn't mean for him to die. I was terrified for myself and blinded by rage… that's why I lied to the court. Your Grace, I really—"
