"Are you asking this Council to admit that the judgment against Rowena Moonfang was wrong?"Elder Gideon Vale's question cut through the Grand Assembly Hall.Dean stood beneath the ancient Blackwolf crest, his ceremonial robes falling heavily around him."No."The answer surprised the Council.Gideon narrowed his eyes, "Then what are you asking us to do?"Dean's gaze moved toward the iron witness cage. Rowena stood inside it, silent and composed."I'm asking you to examine whether the judgment was ever built on the truth."A murmur passed through the chamber.Gideon leaned forward, "The Broken Moon Trial was lawfully conducted.""According to the records.""According to the evidence presented.""Exactly."Dean turned toward the chief scribe."Begin."The scribe rose from his desk and opened the original trial record. His voice echoed through the hall, "Record of the Broken Moon Trial. Three years ago."He turned the first page."Primary charge: murder."The chamber became still."Rowe
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