Matthew's soft voice managed to calm Ruby's heart. Matthew also repeatedly convinced Ruby not to blame herself for Ariana Barclay's death.
If she wanted to blame someone, it would be better if Ruby accused the Barnette family, who had brought misfortune on Ruby and those closest to her.
"Are you sure about wanting to open a trial?" Ruby asked after she calmed her mind.
He nodded. "Yes, since the first time Nikolai diagnosed you have poison in your body. I have decided to submit an inter-kingdom trial to the emperor. No matter what happens, I will ensure The Barnettes will be punished for hurting you."
For many years the Raeludin Empire ruled, and only a few inter-kingdom trials have opened. The reason was that inter-kingdom trials were considered a disgrace by the nobles.
The side that loses in the trial will become a great scourge to the entire population of the Raeludin empire. Their reputation will also be destroyed, along with the pride of those defeated in the trial.
