Chapter 81: Lies and Truth

Our dear Prince Patrick has demonstrated through his own experiences that the High Spirit is indeed watching over us and that nothing is amiss.

【Do not speak falsehoods; violence and killing】

These are the four rules within the Hall of All Spirits, or one might understand them as the principle of “Order.” Thus, no one can lie here.

So, what was that about the Second Prince Ban just now?

He did not face punishment from the High Spirit; could it mean… he truly spoke no lies?

Perhaps his words sounded arrogant and unreasonable, but precisely because of this, it further proves their truth.

After all, the matter of the princes and princesses vying for power is an open secret within the noble circles of the United Kingdom. Ban did not deny this point earlier, though the notion of “primogeniture” sounds absurd…

But is it possible that he genuinely thinks that way?

In other words, the Second Prince indeed did not collude with the Throne of Immortality; rather, he intends to use other means to fight for the throne, and it’s someone else who has committed those cruel acts.

Upon this realization, many neutral parties in attendance couldn’t help but cast subtle glances at the other princes and princesses present, even at Princess Liliya, who initiated this hearing.

With absolute trust in the High Spirit, even the most unbelievable things seemed to become reasonable.

To outsiders, the whole affair began to appear enigmatic.

It must be said that Ban indeed has some backing. Although we don’t know how he managed to evade the watchful eyes of the ancestors, a simple counterattack through a few words has made Liliya’s situation somewhat disadvantageous.

Fortunately, Liliya was well-prepared. Seeing the situation become delicate, she calmly threw down her second trump card.

“You claim you did not collude with the Throne of Immortality, so may I ask why the cultists of this organization have repeatedly used your exclusive edict to carry out their deeds within the kingdom? This item was also found deep within the enemy’s den.”

As she spoke, the princess took a token from her ring, displayed it to everyone present, and placed it on the table in front of her.

This was similar to the one Liliya had originally gifted to Miss Vilyric, representing…

   

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