Three days later, in the morning, representatives of the royal family arrived in person to collect Emily, and Klaus was unable to attend the trial due to his status as a northerner. As stipulated by the Congressional Court, neither the accused nor the plaintiff could leave the Capitol until the trial had concluded, and their every move was monitored.
Given Emily's unique position, the proceedings would not be open to the public, and no one else would be permitted to attend the trial.
The clerk of the court escorted Emily to a spacious room. As she threw open the door, she saw that it was furnished like a miniature courtroom, with seats for the plaintiff and defendant on each side of the room, and the presiding judge in the center.
Unlike ordinary courtrooms, there were two seats on either side of the judge's seat, designated for the jurors.
