Chapter 45: Back from the dead-3

The judge's voice echoes through the courtroom, amplifying the gravity of his words. "The accused has been found guilty of orchestrating the disappearance and possible murder of his own master, the kingdom's hero, Thorne Alden."

A wave of gasps ripples through the crowd, their collective shock palpable. The reporters' fingers fly over their notepads and recording devices, capturing every moment of the unfolding drama with intense focus. Amidst the clamor, Victor remains an imposing figure. Despite the chains and the rough treatment, his gaze is steady and unyielding. His eyes, dark and intense, lock onto the crown prince seated in the front row, radiating a palpable hatred that seems to pierce through the murky gloom of the courtroom.