Agercia Series 1: Her Finest Betrayal

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AGATHA'S knees trembled as she walked down the wide hallway of the Agercia castle. She could hardly walk and her stomach ached, perhaps because of hunger and thirst. She looked at the punisher, but her eyes were rolling with dizziness.

"I'm thirsty, give me water" Agatha whispered. But the punisher only looked at her until he led her in front of a large door.

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that. The trial was about to start. Go inside for you, they are all waiting for you" the punisher replied and he left.

When Agatha pushed the big door, it opened and she was dazzled by the light coming from inside."Is heaven taking me?" Agatha mumbled weakly. "Is it trial in heaven?" She whispered when she saw everyone inside the court because they were all wearing white cloaks except for the six Hellas wearing black medieval cloaks.

"The defendant should step into the center to start the trial," said the man wearing a black cloak, so Agatha immediately went to the center. It was like an arena stage set up inside the room. Everyone was around her while the Hella of the organization was in front.

"Defendant Ara Villanueva was convicted of treason and breach of her sworn duty as a Sandra."

Agatha was just on her knees and was unable to defend herself due to extreme weakness. It was as if she would faint at any moment. Her body was sweating even though the room was cold.

Everyone's gaze is focused on Agatha, while the first Archon in the back is restless and wants to intervene in the Trial. "Say something", Zandro whispered, "Why don't you defend yourself, Agatha."

"Don't do anything", Zyl stopped him from standing. So he sat down again even though he was worried about his Sandra's condition.

"The penalty for treason is death-"

"W-ait" Agatha whispered weakly. "I wanted to defend myself." She forced herself to speak even though she was having a hard time opening her mouth.

"Start defending yourself," the Hella said.

"I will speak for her-" Suddenly, the door opened and the former Archon entered, which surprised everyone, especially Zandro.

"Y-your f-father" Zyl stuttered as Than and Salem stared at the first Archon.

Everyone bowed to pay their respects to the former incumbent. Even though Señor Miller is no longer in a position, he is still respected by everyone as a former Archon.

"But Señor, you can't do that-" the Hella exclaimed.

"I am here to correct a mistake and clarify the tragedy that occurred about four years ago- to save the dynasty of the Herrera Family." The old Archon replied and looked at Agatha.

"Why are you here?" Agatha said weakly and her hand was shaking with thirst and hunger.

"Your Mafia friend came to my place- and you left this," the old Archon said, then lifted the folder and gave it to Hella as a shred of evidence.

"That folder contains evidence that the defendant was being deceived by Tyrant in retaliation. The tape contains footage inside the Tyrantes where the Tyrant's deception of the defendant can be seen." the old Archon said. "Connected to this is the mission that took place twenty years ago where the second Archon and his wife were sent to the Triad to be a spy and overthrow the Tyrant. If you remember, the second Archon did not complete the mission, because Archon Marco ran away with his wife to keep his wife and daughter out of danger. But even so, the second Archon did not neglect his role in the organization. The rapid spread of crime and the collapse of Agercia were prevented with the help and sacrifice of the second Archon."