36: Start of the destined execution!

"Very well, Joshua. Your evidence seems compelling. But for formality's sake, this matter will be brought up in tomorrow's court before we decide what to do with the sinner. Until then, hold your actions. I don't want to hear about the priest being killed before the verdict is passed."

The response from the Queen was swift and favorable.

"I understand, Your Majesty," Joshua said.

Seeing how he was able to so easily connect to the Queen and even joke with her, Val recognized his father's true identity. 'He must be her dog.'

The Queen's dogs were people who had sold their loyalty to the Queen.