Perceived And Real Truths

The dignitaries frowned at the comment and some of the old man's equals glared at him, expressing their discontent and disagreement.

But the old man, Archduke Micheal, didn't care. He made no effort of hiding his sudden fondness to this young man who appeared out of the blue.

His equals glanced at the throne, gauging the king's agreement or disagreement in this matter so they could react accordingly.

However, the man on the throne, mired in the darkness cast by the flaming orbs, remained still and silent, like an ancient stone that would not budge even against the mightiest of storms.

So, the Archdukes of the kingdom took their stances.

"A young man blaspheming the name of this kingdom's beloved princess, even a hundred deaths to his family and nine generations would fall short. I request to give him the worst of torture and strip Princess Sonya of her position for bringing a man like this."