Chapter 204: 204- Quandaries Pt.3

Tarsuria, Year of Severus, 15, I.R., the 85th day of Fall, Arenfall

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"S-set them free?!" Senator Ordus raised an eyebrow. "Clearly, you jest! They are meant to be punished!"

"Punished for what? The deaths of our esteemed knights?" Prince Arterius answered.

"Y-yes! What else could be the reason?!" Senator Ordus answered back.

"Esteemed senators, I believe that this is all a mistake!" Prince Arterius walked towards the center of their circle. "We do not even have a proof of what happened down there. Can you give me a proof of this accusation?"

"Should I tell you a long list of your failures during this expedition?" Senator Lucresia took out a scroll from one of his wards and read its contents. "According to this manuscript, you have lost more than two squads of knights and a respected commander. Do you know what that means?"