Chapter 2113

"It was my humble offense. I dare not question Your Majesty or the Oracle Council's judgment, nor presume to say who ought to be taken…" Elysia replied. She hoped the matter would be dropped there, but Benjamin did not intend to let her off that easily. His gaze grew darker as he stared at her and pressed, "Tell me, if Solvanna falsely claimed to have received the phoenix's answer and deceived the people, should the Oracle Council take her away?" Elysia was visibly conflicted. She didn't want to answer, but since the king had spoken, she had no choice but to reply now. Turning around, her eyes met Solvanna's pleading, desperate gaze. A flicker of sorrow crossed her eyes as she closed them hard. After a long pause, she whispered in a choked voice, "She should! If Solvanna has committed a crime, she must face judgment from Your Majesty and the Oracle Council." The words had barely left her lips before Solvanna's anguished, disbelieving wail rang out. "Mother!" But Elysia no longe