Pluvia sat silently for a few seconds before returning to her throne. She took a deep breath, looking at Nizam's incredulous face, then raised her hand. "Escort him out."
The officials exchanged uneasy glances. Even the guards looked at her questioningly, hesitant to act.
"Did you not hear me?" Pluvia said, staring at the floor. "Take Prince Nizam to the Court of Judicial Review for judgment."
"Your Majesty, please wait," a female voice called out.
Princess Nina stepped forward from among the officials, surprising Pluvia.
"Your Majesty intends to send Nizam for judgment, but I must ask - has he violated any laws? Arresting him for speaking frankly seems unjust. Neither Nizam nor the other officials will accept this. I implore Your Majesty to reconsider..."
"Nina," Pluvia leaned back in her chair, "are you all trying to force my hand?"
