Haster and Duke Osantra quietly listened to the entire confession from beginning to end while the four prisoners continuously revealed one detail after another, and neither of them interrupted even once because they wanted to hear every single detail properly before making any judgment or reaching any conclusions regarding the matter.
The surrounding nobles also remained silent while carefully listening to everything that was being said, and even those who usually enjoyed speaking during such gatherings chose to keep their mouths shut because they understood that this situation had already become far more serious than a simple conflict between two nobles.
The atmosphere was heavy.
A strange pressure lingered over the area.
After hearing all the statements and confessions, Haster immediately ordered an investigation because accusations alone were not enough to punish a noble, and proper verification was necessary before any final decision could be made.
