Chapter 399: The Elect’s Verdict
“STOP!” came the powerful voice from the balcony.
Arden and Aurelia slowly looked up at the center throne in unison.
“There will be no execution today,” Sabina said calmly.
“...As you command, Mother-Elect,” Arden bowed and quietly stepped back and watched from beside the pillar at the corner of the throne room.
Aurelia kept her eyes on the Guardian of the Sylvan for a few seconds longer until she was certain he was no longer a threat, then turned to face the Lunar Elect.
Stryg and Jahn shared a worried glance and lowered their weapons reluctantly.
“You’re sparing them?” Virella, the Silver Mother asked with hope.
“Yes, what is going on, Sabina?” Lumi frowned and turned to her fellow Elect.
Sabina looked down at three Blood Fang goblins from atop her throne on the balcony and tapped her fingers on her armrest in thought. “Word of the arrival of Blood Fang’s First Mother in Evenfall has already begun to spread like wildfire throughout the city. Tensions between the tribes were already high due to the huge influx of tribal warriors that answered our summons. Our guards are already struggling to keep everyone under control. If we execute one of the most admired warrior priestesses of all Sylvan people then we are practically inviting civil unrest and riots. We cannot afford such a debacle at such a crucial time.”