Stunning Edge

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"What is it?" Duke Gordan sensed that Emery wanted to say something.

"Although Miss Claire did not want me to tell you, I think I should still tell you, your grace. The Miss has already secretly returned to the capital stronger again." However, Emery still did not know Claire's true strength.

"What? Claire has already returned?" Duke Gordan was pleasantly surprised for a brief moment before becoming worried. He was well aware of how deeply Claire loved Katherine. Appearing at such a time would leave her in a difficult position.

"Miss was originally living in my residence, but disappeared a few days ago. However, I am certain Miss Claire is still in the capital. The Temple of Light is unaware she has returned," Emery said certainly.

"Good. It is best if she does not appear." Duke Gordan let out a small sigh.

"However, your grace, do you not think Miss will not appear at the public trial tomorrow? She loves the Madam more than anyone," Emery said seriously, frowning.

"Send people to watch the peripheries tomorrow during the trial. Once she is spotted, she must be blocked and taken away immediately," Duke Gordan said, exceptionally serious. "She is the future of the Hill clan. And she cannot witness the backup plan." Even if the crown prince was defeated, the Temple of Light would not lose its power. After this conflict, everything would return to as they were before.

"Yes, your grace." Emery nodded solemnly. However, he was a bit sorrowful. The person before him was the integral reason the Hill clan was what it was today. Large sacrifices were necessary for the Hill clan to stand forever. However, was this the correct decision? If Claire and Roger knew of the backup plan, what would be the result? He only hoped Claire would not appear tomorrow. He did not want that child to be harmed in any way."

The next day, Katherine Hill's public trial started. Naturally, it took place in the royal court.

This day, all the aristocrats in the capital came. They all knew the result of today's trial would determine the next emperor. Those who had been envious of the Hill clan waited in earnest. Those who supported the Hill clan waited in trepidation. Never before had anyone benefited from opposing the Temple of Light.

The court was split into two sides. One was the Temple of Light and the people who supported the crown prince. The other was the Hill clan and the people who supported the second prince.

Emery was worried. Claire still had not appeared yet. This was very strange. With his understanding of Claire, she would definitely appear.

The judges of the trial were ones like never before. The emperor was the head judge while the prime minister was the a.s.sistant judge.

Once Katherine was brought out, Roger watched her anxiously. He wanted to stand up, but was stopped by Duke Gordan's cold humph.

Katherine was calm as she walked. Her gaze was clear and her expression natural, not like that of someone who was being mind controlled.

After the emperor sat down, the hall quieted down. Roger watched Katherine nervously, his fists already clenched tightly.

"How is it?" Duke Gordan turned to someone and muttered in a low voice.