Trial - 9

Even though he was busy, he had to come because of Gawter, and seeing the young man and his memory magic intrigued him. He can't help but think that Jaegar might be innocent.

After the nod from Arthur, judges had to comply with Jaegar's request.

The court wizard, an elderly man with a long white beard, stepped forward. He muttered an incantation and a soft blue light enveloped Jaegar. Gasps echoed through the chamber as a complex pattern of shimmering lines appeared on Jaegar's skin, concentrated around his wrists.

The old wizard's eyes widened. "It's true," he said, his voice filled with wonder. "I've never seen this pattern before, but it's unmistakably the result of a powerful anti-magic artifact. And based on the decay rate of the residue..." He paused, performing some quick calculations. "The bracelets were removed approximately several days ago."