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."

things?" Gerald

say it? I'm a rebellious person. I think my thoughts were never truly rebellious enough, so I resolved to do something truly reckless. Once

time. There are thousands dead, and countless more wounded. The stench of blood still hangs in the air. I

remained

Gerald said. "What is

tinged with bitterness. "The man you knew is nothing

blindly believed I was as you

stared at him for a long time, a bitter look creeping across his face. "We three were once such

seemed to

amusing, a genuine laugh escaping his 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 the point

family. Some things are beyond your understanding. There's

cannot bring ruin to the people!"

Clifford's presence,

respond to

turned his

court,

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