Chapter 23
In the dungeon, Annina's demeanor shifted from seductive to calm and rational. Liam and the guards' relentless questioning failed to make her utter a single word. She stubbornly maintained her silence regarding the large quantities of gold found in her villa. Even when a paralyzed old man from her villa was brought to the temple, the priests shook their heads, claiming he had lost his mind, merely a senile old man. After several days of stalemate, High Priest Osha suddenly summoned temporary leader Liam and the elders to the temple. He presented a divine oracle, stating clearly that Annina was pardoned for hoarding gold and that the gold should be used to return missing portions to the tribes. The decision, simple and without inquiry into the gold's origin, shocked the elders, sparking en
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