ROAD TO INDULGENCE
The Minister of Revenue rose from his seat Yuma Nzaki a slender, middle-aged man of the wealthy Kinju Clan . His family had once sustained the royal palace through its darkest financial years, and that legacy still carried weight within the court.He looked very calm and confident .
"Your Honor," he began, his voice steady, "I present evidence that her Highness supplied provisions and weapons to men who went on to massacre innocent women and children."A ripple of unease passed through the chamber.
"Your honour i beg that justice be served," he continued, bowing his head slightly, "so that the spirits of our people may find rest."The Kinju Clan's influence rivaled even that of the Warrior clans. In recent years there was peace, while the military reorganized and expanded its strength, the Kinju household had tightened its grip on the court's political and economic affairs.
Power, no longer belonged solely to those with the sword but to those with wealth.Her Highness lifted her gaze, calm despite the weight of accusation.
"Your Honor, if I may be heard," she said.The court quieted.
"I did not command harm against any person. There are those here who bear me ill will those who have conspired against me."Her voice did not waver.
"My failure was failing to see their schemes before tragedy struck."
A sharp murmur spread across the room.
The general's subordinates rose in unison, their restraint finally breaking."This is injustice!" one of them shouted. "We will not stand by and watch her be condemned!"
Before the guards could react, a whistle pierced the air.
The great doors burst open.
Armed soldiers flooded into the court, blades drawn, their steel glinting as they leveled their swords at the accusers. The fragile order of the courtroom shattered in an instant.The judge hid behind his chair ,the ministers were shaken with fear .