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.

at me with eyes

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

looking at Ethan. Nobody

waved his hand, signaling the judge to begin

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

in the forbidden forest, causing

and soldiers in the audience lowered

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

to move but his hands and feet were both cuffed, in addition to the two soldiers holding him back. "With sufficient evidence presented, Mateo Brook is hereby convicted of the aforementioned crimes. In accordance to the thirty-sixth and forty-first articles of imperial criminal law, the