Another Stranger

"I beg your pardon? Revered Altair is the key witness in this case? His Holiness's esteemed disciple?!"

Duke Amado raised his eyebrows and leaned closer to the table, clearly perplexed by Damien's revelation.

"Altair Nestor is a man of the Holy Temple; he would never perjure himself in his testimony."

Baron Aelon nodded in agreement with Duke Amado, dispelling any doubts. The people of faith refrained from involvement in politics unless it served the interests of the Holy Temple itself. Thus, the fact that the esteemed second-in-command of the Temple was willing to step forward and provide testimony added weight and credibility to the prosecution's claims.

Gratified by the positive yet expected response, Damien cleared his throat and proceeded,

"My second-in-command, Sir Logan Vold, was accompanying Lady Ashter on her way to the Holy Temple when their coach was ambushed. He can also testify in her favor."