"This is absurd. No one saw any of what he says. How can we believe it is true?"
"That's right, he is simply spinning tales to cover his failure. How could it be that every threat he mentioned left no witnesses? He alone saw it? How convenient!"
Their words empowered the other nobles who were similarly hostile against the Divine Paladin to also raise their voices.
Like flies swarming over a corpse, they buzzed continuously, throwing accusations, ridicule, and denial.
Reinhardt turned a deaf ear to them and turned towards the throne, bowed slightly, and addressed the Queen.
"Your Majesty, with your permission, I would like to bring Earl Malmond and the demon responsible for this calamity."
At those words, the chamber fell silent. Especially those nobles who started the fiasco; their faces were a sight to see. A faint darkness surged within their eyes before disappearing in an instant.
