บท 127: In a spot

Lucian glanced at the minister with an aloof gaze, ''We arrived in Visteria yesterday and it was Father's wish to keep it low to not alert the culprit. Who would have known he would have fingers pointed at him for his thoughtfulness instead?" 

The minister was rendered speechless. 

The rest of the ministers in the court also stood up to speak, ''He is right. What do you think will the Defire Kingdom gain by lying to us?" 

''Sir Marcus came all the way here to help us for the peace of the continent. How could you doubt the credibility of his words?" 

The Minister who spoke up earlier was flustered, ''I deeply apologize for my mistake. I was a bit preposterous.'' 

Lucian nodded and took a few steps back. 

King Alexander was about to speak when he noticed that both sides had retreated.

But right then, a crisp voice rang in the courtroom. 

''A bit preposterous?''