"The elders are waiting for your decision my king ,Bento, the king personal guard announced .looking at the king who seem lost in his own thought .
"Nonsense ..king Brendor blurted out"almost immmediately while moving to and fro in the empty room with his both hands placed at his back .Tell them I will be there shortly ,he replied.
How about the second prince ?has he arrived ?the king asked .yes my king, he has arrived and he is awaiting your presence in the court room .
Hmm .. the king nodded while dismissing the guard .
In the courtroom:
Long live the king !the court chorused bowing their heads while standing .
"My condolence,Your ..majesty" Elder Tiao spoke with caution laced in his voice .we all are saddened by the early departure of the queen,she was a great queen ,not to mention, she was a wonderful mother who took care of we are children, Elder tiao added .
And .. for this we await your decision for this heinous crime committed ,we all want justice for the queen".
He is right my king ,we all want justice for the queen ,chief Arken said while he keeps his face down .
The tension in the room grew heavier as minute pass by minute ,the councillors exchanged glances ,some in fear ,while some wore a poker face on .All waiting for the king to speak.
After what seems like forever ,the king finally raised his eyebrow .I accept everyone's concern and I admit it hasn't been easy, but I will not be rash in making any of my decision's.the king declared.I will implore everyone to be patient and await my verdict,he added .
With that said ..i hope we could talk about this matter another day when we …before the king could finish saying his word someone interrupted shutting the word off his mouth.
Until when ? A firm voice spoke with anger evident in his tone .
The courtroom was filled with murmurs as the councillors exchange glances at one another, looking for who was brave among them, to have interrupted or question the king as each was caught by surprise.
"Ofcourse it was no less than the second prince of the nation".prince Karen, he was known for his gruelsome act and rascal behaviour. He was fierce and fearless ,every battle was always victory,even his own demons fears his might.
Standing up from where he sat ,he strode forward ,every step he took forward felt heavier ,as the councillors made way for him to move across .
What were you saying father ? Karen asked feigning ignorance while he plays with his robe.
How dare you?The king asked ,with gritted teeth .you of all people,the king added with horror laced in his tone .Everyone should take their leave, we would have this conversation another day .
And you .. meet me in my quarters before the end of today,the king said firmly to his son while he tries to leave the courtroom.
I'm afraid you won't be able to leave father ..the sudden harsh voice came ,making the king halt in his steps while he looks backward to face his son,who kept a dreadful look on ".
Same goes for you chiefs'..only if you would love to leave in pieces .
No one leaves here until we end this issue .
He added, making the councillors who was making their way out ,halt in their steps".
The tension in the court room escalated as the father and son duo stared at each other for a long time".
On what ground are you doing this Karen ?why are you trying to dig the squirrel's hole? The king asked demanding an answer .
I'm doing nothing father,he shouted.you are the one who keeps doing things in a wrong way .Don't you accuse me of nothing and instead make your say right this instant ,because I know you are doing this to save him .
Save who .. ? The king asked .you do know you can't save him .All evidence strongly point at him .The evidence is clear ,yet you seem hesitant to act".
I won't call my own son a murderer, because you've lost it.He was your brother ,how can you say such a thing about your own brother.I thought blood was thicker than water ,the king said.He is only my brother by ties ,sometimes water could be thicker than blood ,Karen said firmly not minding his tongue.
Speak nonsense one more time and you will be rolling in hell ,demon".
He is the demon,not me .He killed mother,your own very wife,the mother of this nation, and you are here trying to cover up his evil deeds . After loving you are whole life is this all she get from you ,letting her murderer go unpunished Karen added .she is my mother and I demand all right to seek justice for her .
She was found cold in his bloody arms ,blood covered on her whole body and his ,yet you trying to act as if he isn't the killer .
So .. what if he is your son ?
The nightshade a dangerous poison was found in his quarters and this was the same drug used on my mother that very night .I mean we could all tell the possible reason why he killed her ?was it not for a golden seat at the throne ?
The king expression grew sour as he stares at his son ,who stood on his ground determined .justice will be served ,but not in this way .Not until the truth shows itself.
What more truth or proof do you need father? Or is it that you want to keep lying to yourself about this whole thing ,only if you trying not to bat an eyelid,Karen asked for confirmation.
Don't you dare accuse me of being lenient Karen ?you very well know how I want justice to be served .
Three month's ,for the whole three month's father this what you've been saying ,Karen said shaking his head while looking at his father with fake pity.Would you wait till mother ghost comes hunting you? ,he added.My apology your majesty but you should have come up with something more better.
I must say I'm disappointed with this whole thing ,Karen said while touching his forehead .i expect no less after all he is your son ,your favourite .
I'm not going to play this favouritism game with you Karen ,the king said with stern voice .
I'm the king and you shall abide by my biddings ,regardless if you are my son or not ,everyone here must do so,the king said turning to face the councillors in the room.
More investigation must be done before we conclude on what should be done or not ,till then, I imploy everyone of you stay quiet.
Tiao.. the king called ,take care of the other affairs of the palace .yes I will my king ,Elder tiao responded .
Its enough you embarrassed me in front of my chiefs' you insolent brat,the king spat.we would be discussing about this this on the day of pines, which is four days to come ,with that said, the king took his leave with the guards tailing behind him.
Till then .. your majesty,Karen said bowing, while putting on a fake smile .