Chapter 1401

Gerald and Clifford met in the Supreme Court's interrogation room. They sat across from each other, an old wooden table between them.

Carissa sat behind the scribe's desk, not far from them. Even if they spoke in hushed tones, she could hear every word clearly.

The only sounds in the room were the quiet rustle of breath, the steady beat of hearts, and occasionally, the almost imperceptible sound of a sigh.

Yet, no words passed between them.

Neither of them exchanged even a fleeting glance. It was as if they were two strangers who were forced to sit together-distant, indifferent.

Carissa wondered if it was her presence that made things so strained, though she could not leave. All she could do was endure the awkward silence alongside them.

At last, Gerald asked, "Why?"

Gerald was truly baffled, struggling to reconcile the person before him with the image of someone he thought he knew. No matter how he looked at Clifford, he could not align the two.

Clifford clasped his hands together and shook his head. "Why bother asking? History is written by the victors."

always a reason for things?" Gerald asked, his

are out of reach. Didn't King Sigmund say it? I'm a rebellious person. I think my thoughts were never truly rebellious enough, so I resolved to do something truly

rebellion this time. There are thousands dead, and countless more wounded. The stench of

remained silent.

not like this," Gerald said. "What is it that has led you

like this," Clifford replied, his tone tinged with bitterness. "The man you

facade you created for me. You blindly believed I was as

at him for a long time, a bitter look creeping across his face. "We

seemed to

lips. "You count a king as a friend? It seems the years have treated you well. Yes, a wise wife; obedient children, grandchildren aplenty-what more could you ask for in life? You have

parted, as if struggling for words. "Clifford, we're already at this age now. What's

expression darkened. "Our life's purpose is for the family. Some things are beyond your understanding. There's nothing more

what, you cannot bring ruin to the people!" Gerald said, his face pale

Clifford's presence, he always

didn't respond

turned his

you entered the court, and started

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