The atmosphere within the Imperial Court grew heavier and heavier.
One piece of evidence after another was presented continuously.
Secret letters.
Payment records.
And the most undeniable part of the evidence was the Memory Crystal showing the Second Prince's subordinates carrying out the assassination.
This final piece of evidence alone was enough to prove who the assassins were.
Although the Second Prince himself had not personally participated, all the assassins were his loyal subordinates.
Under such circumstances, how could he claim he had no involvement at all?
Even if that were true, no one would believe it.
And most devastating of all were the confessions of the Second Prince's own trusted subordinates, all of whom claimed they acted under the Second Prince's orders.
Each confession struck the court like a hammer.
The battered retainers knelt upon the cold floor with pale faces.
Some trembled weakly.
Others lowered their heads in shame.
