The next evening, the council chamber was filled to capacity, word had spread of the judgment, and every faction wanted to witness what would happen next.
Emily and Sophia sat at the head table, documents arranged before them, Luca took a seat near the back, watching everything with careful eyes.
Emily called the meeting to order precisely at eight. "Before we begin formal proceedings, I want to acknowledge that Aria Santos has been officially notified of this session, her presence or absence today will be noted in the permanent record and final judgemens will be passed as well."
Sophia opened a folder and removed several documents, “with the council's permission, I'd like to present the evidence we've gathered."
The council head nodded, and Sophia stood.
"These documents," she began,
