Fate's Dark Side Chapter 145

He was justified to do so because the man tried to use Dominic to work against him.

The sooner Dominic realises the enemy is from without, the better.

Vino greeted Sylvester and acknowledged our presence, then handed over to Jacob Mikhailov, the council spokesman.

"I speak on behalf of the council when I say you have overstepped your bounds, my lord," The man said, and Sylvester was silent.

"Civil and criminal matters are overseen by the council. You have abused your power by holding the prisoners in your custody and choosing to preside over this case. We hereby ask you to withdraw and only observe as we deal with the matters." He said, and Sylvester raised his hand and signalled the man to be seated.

"Tell me of the council's investigations and findings first before I respond to your demand," He said calmly.

Pamela, who I had slowly started to hate, stood up to speak.

"What more is there to know? Enforcer Golubev has confessed the truth. We are here for sentencing," she said, and I could feel Sylvester's rage.

"If it was possible to unseat this council, I will. This council has failed woefully in their duty. Was it not this council that accused me of being wicked without investigating the allegation against me? And now you have done the same. Unfortunately, I will decide on this one because my brother is involved. I have done some investigations, and here are my findings. Enforcer Golubev has confessed that he was blackmailed into framing Dominic Volkov. We are in possession of the letter he received from the culprit instructing him to go to the East and cause trouble, and name Dominic as the culprit. In exchange, his pregnant mate will be returned safe and sound." he said, and people exclaimed.

"We have the letter," I said, "and I have made copies for you to see."

"May we see it?" Council Woman Joan Clayman said, and Sylvester nodded.

"What use is this council when it fails to do the needful? I think that there are people actively working against my family and me. And because of this, I will be presiding over every decision until further notice." He said, and they began to murmur.

"That is wrong; our family fought for this together. You might be a Royal, but we all share in this..." Pamela said, and Sylvester nodded.

"That is why I have not ordered the arrest of every council member. I hope you all have no hand in this because it is disturbing that you do not investigate and are quick to condemn and destroy what is mine. My brother would have been sentenced and executed for nothing. I want this council to focus on finding the culprit behind this. My Luna and I know that Jenny was the target of the attack that took her life, not my mother; I want this council to spend their precious time figuring out why. I want this council to reduce my workload for me. If I have to get involved with the investigations, I will water down the council's power. According to the law, I can do it," he said, and they were all quiet. I noticed some of them look at me scornfully.

"With all due respect, your Eminence, Lunas are not allowed in the council hall, and they are not allowed to preside over matters. Their duty is to make sure the Volkov bloodline always has an heir. You are not married to this woman yet; it will be advisable to keep her out of our business for now," Joan said, and I knew what they were implying. I always wondered why Stephanie never came; now I know why.

"Well, not in my Epoch," Sylvester said and stood up.

"How many of you can boast of having Tamia Riverstorm Albert's achievements added to their belts? She is a strategist, an analyst, a warrior and one of the best investigators in our world. If that does not qualify her to sit in this box, observe, interfere and decide over matters, then I don't know what would," he said and sat down.

"I will not repeat myself. Let this be the last time any of you will speak of my Luna as if she is an outsider and an object. I will take it as an insult to my person, and I will not take it easy regardless of your family." He said and sighed.

I looked at them, and they were silent. Some of them looked at me scornfully, except for Vino, who was smiling at me. I returned his smile, and he nodded.