Leonardo's voice boomed across the square, a powerful declaration that echoed the gravity of the moment:
"I understand their mistakes, and I give you my word, we won't interfere with Queen Lola's decision." His words hung in the air, a finality that seemed to seal the fate of the accused.
"No! I don't accept this! These are my family!" Richard's cry was raw, a desperate bellow that cut through the tension. He whirled, his gaze fixed on Leonardo.
"When she lost her family, you used all our power to give her answers! Now it's my turn, and you're simply going to stay quiet?!" His face was contorted with a mix of fury and betrayal, his body trembling with the force of his emotion.
A sharp, exasperated laugh escaped Marie: "Are you stupid?! The second elder's situation was different! It had nothing to do with any nation!" Her voice was a cutting snap, her disdain for Richard's outburst palpable.
