
Silent in the courtroom, silent greeted every human hearing that was in there. None of them spoke before the king entered and was ready to interrogate the two princes.
Oceanus who heard the quarrel of his two brothers was very surprised because August and Sargon were both in line and never disagreed. His eyes glanced at Aurora who was the witness.
Oceanus's breath was restrained to see the woman and her extremely weak condition but was forced to bear witness.
August and Sargon reluctantly looked at each other. It was as if the aura of hostility between the two was already ingrained.
"Who attacked first?" no one answered, the King was only given a flat face like a statue by August and Sargon.
The king growled furiously at his place. He clenched his hands. This shameful incident has tarnished the good name of the kingdom.
"ANSWER!!" force the King who has finally run out of patience. Her breathing was wheezing and luckily a queen rubbed her husband's back.
But already snapped by the king they were not willing to open their voices. Finally the king's gaze fell on Aurora who was the key witness.
"To Aurora Akuela, answer my question. Who started the fight first and what was the cause?"
Aurora felt her entire body tremble. His hands clasped together to convince himself to answer the question of the king.
August and Sragon who saw the look on Aurora's face that looked scared made them finally tell the truth.
"I started it" they said in unison and became a strong concern of the royal members.
Sargon glanced at August cynically. The two princes refused to give up on each other.
"I'm sorry King, it's all my fault that made the prince fight. Prince August was giving me punishment but prince Sargon came and defended me. Prince August did not accept it and eventually Prince August and Prince Sargon got into a fight. So all this is my fault, then throw all the punishment on me."
Aurora spoke before the two princes told her. He feels very guilty to himself. Indeed this was a good opportunity to trap the two princes but Aurora was not even the heart and her heart continued to urge to say what really happened.
The king's eyes looked at Aurora with a probing look. Aurora felt not only the king but the entire people who were in the trial also cast the same gaze.
Oceanus who had heard everything also felt very sorry for the woman. He also did not accept seeing Aurora's body full of wounds and turned out to be the result of August's punishment.
If he were there, he would do the same. But why would he do that for a slave? Has he not cared all this time?
Oceanus took a deep breath then directed his gaze forward. Wanting to see the reaction of the king after hearing Aurora's words just now.
"You're the one who caused the two princes to quarrel? Just because a slave of yours is fighting? It is very embarrassing and does not reflect the attitude of a prince" said the King berated the two Princes.
August rolled his eyes lazily. The King's anger is now very useless. Augustus was not obedient to the king and often rebutted his father's words. His father's betrayal of his mother made August never get along with his father and never obey his father's orders.
While the eagle eyes of the mother of the prince Sargon intimidated Aurora. His face could not help but be ashamed when he found out that his eldest son was fighting and breaking palace rules for the sake of a lowly slave.
"I'm sorry king. Yet I will never be able to see him tortured inhumanely."
Aurora in her place frowned. They finally have a human feeling.
"Sargon what did you say to the King? A slave should be punished if he makes a mistake." Ella's eyes stared hard at Aurora. Sargon's mother was unable to contain her anger towards Aurora. "You cheap lady. What have you done to my son that he dared to break the palace ban!!!! Damn slave you, I'll have the king punish you for daring to make the prince quarrel."
Oceanus immediately advanced into the middle. He was not happy with his aunt's words.
"Auntie, but I agree with Sargon's attitude. Did you never imagine that you were in the Aurora position? He deserves a defense."
"OCEANUS WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" queen Sofia shouted on the spot and immediately stood up.
Feeling unable to stay silent. Grace stood in her place and saluted the king and queen.
"My respect is King Alirik, and queen Sofia. But I agree with prince Sargon and prince Oceanus. Forgive the prince of August maybe he can't control his emotions well. For Aurora there is nothing wrong with her, but if it is true that she made a grave mistake then punish her with a proper and more humane punishment."
Isabella who saw Grace in her place smiled slanted. Isabella is Grace's enemy. Call it Isabella loves August very much, but unfortunately Isabella's love feelings do not pay off and even Grace who gets the heart of August.
"There is no need for a voice from an ordinary noble child" Isabella said, addressing Grace.
Aurora who already knew the nature and character of an Isabella growled on the spot. He wanted to meet Isabella and scratch her face. Now he sees the annoying figure of Isabella who becomes the antagonist role in the novel that made him here.
Grace who got the insult from Isabella just lowered her head while enduring the pain.
August was not happy to see his lover insulted by the snake woman. She looked at Isabella as if she was warning her.
"More no sound is needed from a jala.ng." The words made by August create anger on the face of Queen Sofia.
"What did you say August? Isabella is a lady of honor. He's not who you're accusing." The queen glanced at Isabella who lowered her sad face. She looked at her husband beside her, "King, didn't you hear that your son had just insulted Princess Isabella."
The king took a deep breath, "August. Don't you ever say that to Isabella again."
Aurora who had already noticed the incident was increasingly vengeful to the snake woman. He could see the face of Grace. Isabella smiled triumphantly.
"Because both princes have violated the rules of the palace, then Prince August and Prince Sargon will be given the punishment of being locked in the palace for a week. Can't set foot from outside each other's palaces."
The punishment is final and inviolable. The King's view points to Aurora.
"For a slave who has made the Prince quarrel, he will be sentenced to death."
Aurora's eyes glared at the words from the king. Not only Aurora, but August and Sargon looked at the king. Plus Oceanus who did not accept the words of his father.
"DAD!! I WILL FIGHT YOU IF YOU DARE TO KILL HIM!" oceanus shouted furiously at the king.
King Alirik hit his seat of greatness and looked sharply at his youngest.
"OCEANUS IS BACK AT YOUR PLACE!"
"NOT UNTIL YOU CHANGE YOUR ORDERS!"
"DAD I WILL FIGHT YOU IF YOU DARE TO DO THAT!!" angered August who participated in opposing his father's decision.
"UNCLE! I'LL CUT OFF YOUR HEAD IF YOU KILL AURORA."
People who were inside the trial venue also felt inferior to the three princes. Aurora who was just an ordinary slave was able to make the three princes who always put the flat face to defend himself in front of the king.
Surely the cynical gaze did not stop Aurora from getting from the royal members. Especially for Queen Sofia daughter of Isabella and also queen Ella mother of Sargon. They could not hide their dislike for Aurora. Plus the ministers who realized that someday Aurora could have a high position in the palace and even threatened their position.
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Tbc
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