Chapter 118: Pierced Hearts
The Judge didn’t say a single word from start to finish—this whole thing was classified, and nothing could be leaked until it was over. Darian had only provided info on a few people, but it was clear others were involved too.
Unfortunately, even after reading the memories of those twenty, they probably wouldn’t be able to catch everyone. Still, it was already a big achievement.
Another extremely serious order was sent by the Supreme Judge. At that moment, the Empire’s strongest military forces were gathering and preparing for a potentially bloody battle.
Their target was one of the most powerful High Humans in the Empire. The leader of the Red River Pact clan—Anbon.
There was no proof of his involvement in the betrayal, but obviously, if his vice-leader and several people from his clan were traitors, he’d be arrested and investigated thoroughly. And Anbon was known for being hot-headed and completely unpredictable.
There was no way he’d accept this quietly. Luckily, he didn’t live in the capital—he was off training in the continent’s deserts, where barely anyone lived. In just a few hours, chaos would erupt in that region.
Back in the courtroom, the Judge turned to Darian.
But Darian wasn’t looking at him—he was staring at Rhea, dazed. She was in her final moments, barely hanging on.
When the Judge noticed, Darian snapped out of it and turned to him, desperate.
"Sir, please..."
"No. This is a separate matter," the Judge said coldly and sighed. "If you’re not satisfied, read the report. I’m allowing you to see all the evidence."