Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 471

At the Supreme Court, Patrick was growing increasingly anxious.

"Your Highness, why have you summoned Sebastian? He has never examined the deceased. No matter how skilled he is, he's not a coroner."

Rafael remained calm. "Please be patient, Mr. Lloyd. Given the magnitude of this case and the uproar it has caused, if we mishandle it and wrongfully accuse someone, the entire kingdom will condemn us." Patrick was accustomed to handling cases, so how couldn't he know that there was the slightest doubt in the case on hand? But with the perpetrator's confession, witness testimonies, and physical evidence, what ground was there for a retrial?

"It's a waste of time! Every extra day the perpetrator lives is a sign of disrespect to the victims she has murdered," he argued.

Rafael replied, "The case documents from Brightmoor District also recommend execution. It is only April, and with swift couriers, it only takes about a month for the documents to travel back and forth. Why are you so impatient?"

"When will Sebastian arrive? We've been waiting for ages," Patrick fumed, sitting aside.

Though it was unwise to speak too harshly to the Hell Monarch, his displeasure was evident on his face.

as his daughter, Sylvia, was highly favored by the king. On

as Patrick finished speaking, Rafael's deputy minister, Matthew, led Sebastian into

he cast a cold glance at Patrick. The minister quickly stood up, his previous irritation replaced

waiting, Mr. Lloyd. That is my

at all. My frustration was not directed at you," Patrick hastened

this renowned physician that his mother had been cured. If it

directed at me, then who was it aimed at? The

wouldn't dare," Patrick said earnestly, trying to make a good impression on

deputy ministers beside him, who were both taken aback. They hadn't said a word, but it was their duty to take the blame for their superior, so they quickly bowed. "Yes, it was us who angered

knew well

Patrick.

Patrick's mother fell gravely

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