The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 716

They went to their seats, leaving Nelson, Andrew, and Erik still standing.

"Behold, the new members of the people's council. Councilman Erik Stepanov, Nelson Stepanov, and Andrew Stepanov. The three of you will represent your families and clan on the council as the Sidorovs, Orlovs, and Balyeaves have represented the Volkovs on the council for many years. Please take your seats," I said, and Nelson was beaming.

I did not mean to place Andrew and Nelson on the council, but it was necessary for there to be a balance.

I called Vino to the centre.

"As a Volkov and Lawrence, I reappoint you onto the council to represent The Lawrence Family. I give you the honourary Lordship title in an inactive capacity by name only," I said, and he looked genuinely surprised. I could see he wasn't expecting it but had dealt with his demons and proven himself worthy.

The hall was silent, and no one spoke a word.

Knowing we could not waste any more time, I decided to skip to the next matter.

"It has come to my attention that just as Larry worked against me and the peace of our world, some people missed our radar and have stubbornly continued in this fashion," I said, and the enforcers and kappas strolled in decked in full protective gear, ready to make arrests. I noticed Joan become very disturbed, but Leah was calm. Could it be possible that Joan was alone in this?

"There is a Stepanov terrorist that has wiped out many lives. Being immune to silver, he and his group have used silver dust to wipe out settlements and terrorise people. He plans to divide our world by force in the name of justice. It pains me that some of the people who swore to protect lives and govern the affairs of the people have helped him by playing a massive part in all of this. Because of the viciousness of their crimes, I have been forced to move quickly without remorse," I said and signalled Bryce to make the arrests.

"Joan Clayman, Leah Clayman, Sean Garret, you are under arrest for conniving with Yuri Stepanov to usurp power from the sitting Mornach," Leo said and banged the gavel.

"This is ridiculous! What proof do you have?" Joan asked.

"Plenty. I am sure you recognise Erik Stepanov because he recognises you," Devin said, and I could hear his anger.

"Whether you confess or not, there is enough evidence to put all of you away," Devin said, and Leah began to cry.

"What is happening Mother?" Leah said, and Joan looked at Pamela.

"Won't you vouch for me, Pam?" She asked her friend.

I wondered if Rivers was in on it, but I doubted it since her name was not mentioned.

"If truly what they say is true, then I can't vouch for you, Joan. It is extreme. I mean, I like to party and hunt for rich noblemen, but this is just absurd. You are on your own on this one," Pamela said, distancing herself from Joan.

"I am appointing Erik Stepanov as head leader of the West, and henceforth, all Stepanovs are free to move about. The West would be their home, and anywhere they choose to live. They will not be persecuted as long as they do not commit crimes. I promise the Stepanov Clan would not be marginalised or deprived of their fundamental rights. I promise this as their King and as their brother," I said, ending it all.

"We deserve a fair trial," Sean said, finally speaking.

"Unfortunately, this isn't a democracy," Leo told him.

"I remember warning a lot of you fools not to side with that monster several years ago. Now, where is Yuri to help you? It will help you to forget about him coming to your aid because he is a selfish bastard," Erik said.

"After all King Sylvester did for you, Sean, you still had the heart to betray him. You were not qualified for that position, but he gave it to you as a form of gratitude, and you used his gift to stab him in the back. I hope all of you think of your treachery while you undergo severe torture because, unlike Larry and the others, we do not plan to be lenient," Devin said, and Leah fainted.