Chapter 93. The Testimony

Both Ada and Leopold exchanged a frantic look as they began to realize that this trial was not proceeding how they had intended at all.

“Treason? Are you insane?! It is you who is treasonous!!! You should be asking your King’s permission before you enact or move to do anything! No one is above the royal family!” Ada shrieked suddenly as she banged her fists on the balcony in front of her.

“Do you not respect his authority?” Ada snapped as she continued, her innocent demeanor evaporating almost instantly, “You want his throne for yourselves don’t you?” She snorted maliciously as she looked across at Leopold, with fire in her eyes.

Ann was watching this all with a mixture of disbelief and horror. This was madness! The audacity that Ada had to insinuate such a thing, and so fearlessly in front of them, just proved that she thought she was untouchable in her father’s presence.

Her arrogance was sickening and to the Elders assembled, incredibly offensive.

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