Windsor stepped forward to speak on behalf of others, realizing that there was no way they could plead their case and wouldn't be guilty.
They knew clearly that Lucas's sudden illness was tricky and that's why they wanted to hurriedly send Emilia away but didn't expect him to be able to come out so soon.
"Your Majesty, it's been days since you last left your chambers," he began.
"The Queen Mother was only concerned about your well-being."
"Are you saying I am so weak that a woman's fate is stronger to define mine?" Lucas asked and Windsor couldn't respond.
"I have already made a decree that the issue of rites and curses mustn't be mentioned in the palace again, but you disregarded my orders and dared to suggest a cleansing?" he fired.
"Are you trying to revolt?"
All the officials dropped to their knees, shaken by his accusations.
"We dare not, your Majesty." they chorused.
