Theron Throughout my reign, there never came a time when I doubted or questioned the way the Elders ruled the land. I abided by the laws they set and followed their orders carefully, much like my father did. But what Hakusho did to Hope makes me question him. I'm not being biased, but in some way, Hope is right. She's not to blame for her father. "This is the information I've gathered. If Hakusho or the other Elders did anything shady, they didn't leave any trace. There's no evidence of any external connections," Alex reported to me. Having the Elders investigated was never my plan, but this doubt in my heart pushed me to pursue it. Nobody lives a completely righteous life, and even the moon goddess could be biased at times, let alone the Elders. When power and wealth are at stake, ever

