Twenty days had passed since Basil was declared a criminal. His whereabouts were still unknown but the list of the names of the people who went with him was already broadcast…and yes, Anthony's name was also on the list.
The news shocked not only the Braxtein Kingdom but also the neighbouring Kingdoms. They hadn't been sure if there was something deeper to the issue before but they became sure as soon as they heard it.
Since their King and their Queen sided with Basil, suspicion and doubt filled their heart as they thought about Aldrich. They had heard of his brilliance and his well-known ambition, so they believed there was a high possibility that it was all his scheme.
They weren't very far from the truth but they still would never get the truth for the time being.
Aldrich, of course, noticed the ripple in the people's trust. He, however, did not worry about it since he had prepared himself for this kind of situation.
