"Now," the magistrate's voice rang through the hall, crisp and commanding, "we call upon the accused to defend himself against the charges laid by the accuser."
All eyes shifted to Min‑jae as he stepped forward, posture impeccable, every inch the nobleman ready to face the court. His boots echoed sharply on the polished marble as he approached the center.
"Your honors," he began, voice steady, clear, and deliberate, "I am here to present the facts. I am Kaizar Amagi, and I stand wrongly accused of the deaths of my sister, my uncle, and my cousin."
He paused, letting the weight of the words settle. "Before I address the allegations, let us first examine the so‑called evidence. Two witnesses have testified to my presence at the scenes of these tragic events. I ask you: when exactly did they claim to have seen me commit these acts?"
