The very night Ian left, at the Justice Clan's main residence.
Aidele's study was brightly lit with candlelight.
Elder Soron and Elder Darcy sat across from her, their expressions grave.
A list was spread out on the desk, detailing several people who had been "problematic" during the last Honored Guest Elder review.
"The investigation is complete," Aidele said in a low voice.
"A Level One Wizard in charge of records accepted a bribe from Adrian's people. Three mid-level Stewards involved in organizing the archives were also compromised."
Darcy's gaze was icy. "Is the evidence conclusive?"
"It is," Soron nodded. "I acted personally and extracted some memories from their Souls."
"Good." Aidele stood up. "According to the clan's rules, what is their punishment?"
"Bribing review personnel and interfering with an Honored Guest Elder's assessment is a serious crime."
