"What do you think, my juniors? Do you believe my cousin harbors ill will toward me?"
"The Supreme Judge has been solely devoted to his duties and has never abused the powers granted to him by Your Majesty. Such a thing will never happen," Colund responded swiftly.
But Josef Padilla remained silent, his mind racing as he calculated which side would benefit him more.
Luckily, the emperor soon turned away.
"That's how I see it as well. They are associate judges of the Supreme Court. They cannot make disparaging remarks about their superiors."
Despite Colund's defense, the lawmakers remained resolute. It seemed they were determined to remove Abel Carriers from his position as chief judge.
His uncompromising rulings had made him many enemies among the high-ranking nobles.
The emperor twisted his lips at the lawmakers' persistent calls for action.
"There is only one way to prove it. We need evidence or testimony."
Bam!
