Trial of the Traitor

  "Dionysus, you're hereby sentenced to three months at home and an eternity of service to the Shadow Realm. Your soul and symbol will be bound, from here on until death, you will serve the realm." 

  'A light verdict,' Staxius, Adete, and Miira entered the coliseum, "-what's this about?"

  "Watch," Adete added, "-it's judgment."

  "Lady Intherna," Dionysus respectfully addressed his captors.

  "Speak."

  "What will happen to my mother?"

  "Seeing you did so much to rescue her, she will take residence with you at one of our chosen estates."

  "Thank you," he lowered his gaze, "-I'm grateful."

  "Mercy isn't a bad thing," Miira added, "-considering…"

  "Yeah, don't mention it," Staxius narrowed, "-I did what I should, you don't need to bring up that episode."