Cain remained silent for a moment before stepping out of his seat, and all eyes naturally shifted toward him.
"Thank you. I shall now start explaining the sequence of events from my point of view."
His voice was calm, carrying easily throughout the silent court.
"First, I would like to make one thing clear. Despite what some here may have been led to believe, my actions at Grimholt Academy were never motivated by any personal grudge against Elion Nova. I would never stoop so low as to harbour ill will toward an 'innocent' academy student."
Elion almost laughed.
'We're starting with lies already?'
However, just as Cain was about to continue, the massive doors at the back of the Royal Court suddenly opened once again.
Naturally, countless heads turned.
Elion glanced back as well, already having a good idea of who it was after their brief encounter in the reception hall, though he couldn't help but wonder why they were only now just coming in.
The Queen entered first.
