"One hour?" Jason asked, astounded by Sablo's statement.
'But that was against the very rule he was reading from.'
The rules required him to be heard beyond reasonable doubt. One hour was barely enough to address just the first allegation, let alone three, all of which would carry a sentence of his life.
The old man didn't look up; he was clearly ashamed of his own conduct, which meant that he really wasn't in control here.
"We don't have all day, brother... you should be thankful I even gave you a chance for a trial. I should have killed you on the spot for what you did to Father..." Sofia blubbered, with what Jason could clearly see were feigned emotions.
"Your time begins now, but you can also save us the trouble and forfeit your defense."
Jason stared at the girl he had grown up with, with no apparent emotion on his face.
Yes, they had not had a normal childhood like other siblings would; their life was not normal.
