A faint smile appeared on Gideon's face.
It was not the smile of someone showing off.
Rather, it was the expression of a scholar finally being allowed to explain years of research.
He adjusted his posture slightly.
"Very well."
The prince crossed one leg over the other.
"Let us begin with your aides."
Kiara remained silent.
Gideon slowly raised a finger.
"Wester Silver."
The moment that name entered the conversation, Kiara's eyes flickered slightly.
The prince noticed but continued as if nothing had happened.
"Wester Silver was arrested after his assassination attempt failed."
His voice remained steady and analytical.
"Afterward, he was charged with crime after crime after crime until his sentence reached two hundred and thirteen years."
The prince slowly shook his head.
"At first glance, everything appears reasonable. But when one examines each charge separately, the situation becomes far more interesting."
He raised another finger.
"Embezzlement."
