The Assembly's Ruling

"We find that the Council is not at fault for any of these transgressions. There is no proof besides what out demon swears they have found, but as we know they can't always be trusted. And so, I will rule in favor of the Council. You may leave, Madam Westworth, we will handle matters from here."

What? How could any of this be possible? Trisha wanted to throw something at the smirking monarch of a woman. Why didn't they believe Sofia? And if she had more secret help, why hadn't they shown themselves? She knew better than to talk though.

"I believe I'll stay here and witness the punishment for these barbarians. It is my right." Westworth replied with a sly smile.

"No," Vanku responded with a click that confused Trisha. Had she made that sloshy snap sound with her mouth? How?

"What?" Westworth demanded. "You're going against the rules. The Assembly does have to abide by them."

"The rules only state that I would find if your words involving your organi