Chapter 67

The grand court of the east convened for the much-anticipated trial of Lord Arcturus, the once esteemed noble now accused of practicing dark magic and conspiring against the kingdom. The courtroom was filled with tension and anticipation as the proceedings began.

Lord Arcturus, appearing before the judges, maintained an air of defiance despite the chains that bound him. His voice resonated with authority as he declared his innocence, vehemently denying the accusations leveled against him. He claimed that he was not the only one involved in the dark league, urging the court to investigate King Maximilian and his alleged role.

However, to the dismay of Lord Arcturus, he had no concrete evidence or witnesses to support his claims. The members of the dark league, having caught wind of the impending trial, had vanished into the shadows, leaving him to face the consequences alone. His words fell on skeptical ears, leaving the court skeptical of his allegations against the aging king.

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