It was the second week of trial. Last week was the first, and it went on the average rating. Out of the ten houses, Mia send out the letters requesting their witnessing, only five responded with an acceptance. It was positive, and Mia tried to find two more witnesses to make up at least seven.

On the first day of the trial last week, one of the five witnesses didn’t show up to the court. Lord Zander and his household had fled to the kingdom of Jade for fear of their lives, according ...