It was only after a little time passed that life returned to the tavern.
The anti-Zach faction couldn't bring themselves to believe what they had just heard. The judicial system did not condemn Zach's actions. Instead, they rewarded him with an honor reserved for the people with highest contribution towards national strength and economic growth.
The pro faction was over the moon as they whispered subtly, 'I told you so' and 'I knew it' amongst themselves as the pitch of their voices gradually turned high due to their bubbling excitement.
Even though they wanted to throw the result into the faces of the anti-faction, they didn't want to start a war by kicking them when they were low.
