Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ~ Carl Sagan
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"No voting because justice is here," Lord Cedric's declaration left them all in surprise. Soldiers promptly surrounded the assembly, and the minister of interrogation entered, with Lord Cedric standing by his side, clearing a path for Queen Liora. "Apprehend them!" she ordered, her resolve palpable in the air.
In the queen's personal library, a realm of knowledge and secrets, the stakes were high and time was slipping away. "We have apprehended all the subjects, but still, we lack the evidence to prove the second prince as the culprit," Queen Liora expressed, frustration evident in her voice.
"But I possess evidence. The chain was found in king's room but not his" he explained, handing it over to her. She scrutinized it with a focused investigation. " This one of the greatest evidence to use against the brothers"Lord Cedric stated, highlighting the intricate web of deception they were entangled in.
"The chain you gave me belonged to the fourth prince; it's a scheme to implicate him. We will expose the truth behind this, revealing the second prince's involvement," the minister suggested, emphasizing the importance of unraveling the elaborate plot.
"Apprehending them is not the best option," the general's voice emerged like smoke, an unexpected presence in the queen's sanctum.
"Greetings, my queen," he continued, addressing her directly. "The people will soon begin to protest if you do not release the lords and charge them with treason without evidence. Chaos is brewing, and I cannot suppress the unrest. The word on the street will be 'what is yours is yours, and rags are for the dump.'"
"Nothing of that sort will occur; the subjects are convening secret meetings with him, a clear sign of rebellion," the Minister of Crimes declared.
"But we still require solid evidence. I won't cease emphasizing this; General, do not remain silent," Queen Liora asserted.
As tension thickened and the delicate balance of power swayed, Queen Liora grappled with the weight of her decisions. In a world clouded with shadows of intrigue and whispers of rebellion, the truth remained elusive. Each moment ticked away, urging her to make choices that would shape the kingdom's destiny, for better or for worse. The mysteries yet to unfold held the promise of salvation or downfall, and the fate of the kingdom rested on her shoulders as she sought to navigate this treacherous path.