Thirty - Defendant

Cunningham Fortress

"All rise," Marcus Henson of House Samira, head of legislation, announced. "Lord Romeo Clement Alderige and Lady Aberdeen Clement Alderige."

All eyes darted to the door. Romeo Alderige walked side by side with Aberdeen, heads held high. Some were rejoicing at their epic comeback, but most were worried. Young as he is, Romeo has to learn more. One crack and they will collapse. It was their first time in joint with the council so they were acknowledged as such.

"Ladies and gentlemen, regents of House Samira and House Constantine. Lord Viktor Samira and Lord Iñigo Constantine." Marcus added.

The spectators gazed upon the two enigmatic regents in the council. They were known for their values that were already irrelevant to the current administration, but the High Order still respected them. No one can deny their position.