Of course, the finance minister would have contingencies. When the trial didn't go as planned, he'd summoned the one force that could actually threaten someone of Jolthar's capabilities.
"He did his duty as a minister of the empire," Tamnarasi replied.
"And now I will do mine. I don't care about your trial, your charges, or whatever political games are being played. Your sole act of releasing that much power in the heart of Cahns'ar is itself a crime.
You threatened the peace and safety of the capital."
"I threatened no one," Jolthar said quietly.
"I made a point."
"By shaking buildings and causing panic? By forcing thousands of people to their knees with your aura?"
Tamnarasi's grip tightened on her sword.
"That is not a point. That is an attack on imperial stability."
Cleora started to speak, but Raayani placed a hand on her arm, stopping her.
