Trial

"We are gathered here today for a trial of the accused, Duke Franklin von Clarilon." The old but wise-looking man sat on his bench, overseeing the audience of aristocrats. The judge of the court was a priest serving the Goddess of Wisdom and Justice, Phoebe. Those who serve her have made lifetime vows of unbiased objectivity in the matters of the world. No one can hope to bribe them to rig a trial.

There were no commoners in the court except for royal knights guarding the area, which means Rosaline was alone. Well, not exactly alone as she was accompanied by her friend, Flora.

Her father was in one of the stands as the accuser, so Rosaline could only sit by and watch.

"May the defendant and the plaintiff please stand up and swear to say the truth and only the truth to the Goddess of Wisdom and Justice, Phoebe." Said the judge.