The Lycan King's Fate Calling

Sylvia's POV:

The military court of the empire would decide whether a trial should be public and confidential. Before the closing ceremony, Rufus and I were brought up to the trial platform.

The trial today was open to the public. The trial was set in an open-air location with three layers of balconies. The empire army flag waved in the air in front of the huge arch. The seats were filled and the audience was huge, most of which were high-ranking leaders in the army, officials, and aristocrats. The place was packed, but the atmosphere remained still solemn.

The judge was first to come out, wearing a black robe. He stood on the high platform, holding a thick stack of documents. After giving an opening speech, the beginning of the trial had commenced. Surprisingly, I was not as nervous as I was yesterday. After having Rufus' company and comfort last night, I was able to face today with full determination and courage. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

A minute later, Mateo was then ushered out by the soldiers.

In just a span of a night, Mateo looked like he had grown ten years older. His hair turned white and his face grew wrinkles I had never seen before. He was wearing white clothes, which were now bloodstained as if he had gone through much torture.

me with eyes full of

Mateo was brought up to the platform, Ethan didn't show up. He then sat on his chair on the high platform, surrounded by

at Ethan. Nobody dared

slightly and then waved his hand, signaling the judge to begin announcing Mateo's

of the military court, the suspect Mateo Brook, the Gamma of Black Moon Pack, his specific crimes are as follows. First, the murder of his pack's former Alpha and Luna, including framing the former Beta, Olivia Todd, and making her suffer humiliation and miserable death. Second, drugging Prince Rufus during the parade, setting him

the hammer before he continued. "Third, bewitching Prince Richard, burying a large number of bombs in the forbidden forest, causing numerous casualties. Among them was Second Lieutenant Dylan, who unfortunately died in that

soldiers in the audience lowered their head in mourning for

Prince Richard. This record proved that Mateo Brook indeed bewitched Prince Richard into taking part in a treacherous plan. At the same time, there was also evidence to prove the

was even being painted as a victim who was taken advantage of by a bad guy. Mateo also raised his head with a look of disbelief, obviously not agreeing with the judgment. He tried to move but his hands and feet were both cuffed, in addition to the two soldiers holding him back.