Book Five: Chapter 71

Mehkhkahrel regarded all of them in silence for several seconds. War tried to say something, but Pestilence put a hand over his mouth.

“I have much to ponder,” Mehkhkahrel finally revealed. “Both sides have shown much logic this day, and I see that this child is right. To dismiss this case would be to unfairly punish the defense.”

Beth let out a sigh of relief.

“But the prosecution has rights as well. So it would seem we are at an impasse.” Mehkhkahrel looked at the horsemen. “I think it would behoove both sides to think of what they want the outcome to look like. In forty-eight hours time, we shall reconvene. At that time, we shall determine Death’s fate, as well as the world’s.” He lifted his gavel and slammed it down. A shockwave rippled out, causing him and the horsemen to vanish in its wake.

Beth sank to her knees, her heart pounding and her mouth dry. She had come so close!

“Countess Bethany, I know this may be a bad time, but someone is trying to