บท 81: 81- Taking Credit

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

The Senate buzzed like flies during a hot sunny day. It was noisy and irritating. Arterius along with the other Senate member escorts went inside the hall and saw the rest of the Senator staring down on him, standing from their seats.

At the High Table, was the Imperatur along with him were Senator Lucresia and Lord Commander Crovar who sat at the back waiting for the Imperatur's orders. His brother, Veritus stood at the podium silently waiting for the rest of the Senators to fill the seats before he begins his report.

All eyes pried on Arterius who limped down the isle going to the podium. He could hear the whispers of the Senate members mocking him for stalling their time for other important matters. He hurried his way to the podium to join his brother who looked equally impatient as the rest of them.

As he reached the podium, his father stood up from his seat and began his speech by berating him.