Capítulo 83: 83- A Sound Offer

Sarda, Year of Severus, 15, I.R., the 24th day of Fall

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The Senate became awfully quiet as the tension shifted from the Senator Lucresia and Senator Prestonheim to the Imperatur and Prince Arterius. Everyone was on the edge of their seats as they waited for the Imperatur to give his reply.

After the deafening moment of silence, the Imperatur smacked the table with his fist in frustration.

"Y-you!" He began, "We could have avoided this entire fiasco if you have given the letter to the Senate the moment it was presented to you!" He pointed a finger at Arterius.

Arterius knew his father will put the blame on him. He can't blame for that because, obviously, he did hide that letter from the Imperatur and the Senate. But what good would it give them if he reported it earlier?