CHAPTER HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE :WEEDING OUT

Ser Novas, who had been skeptical moments ago, now wore a grave expression. "Traitors among us... This is a grievous offense. We must act swiftly and decisively to root them out."

Lucius nodded in agreement. "Indeed, Ser Novas. The traitors pose a significant threat not only to our realm but to all of us here. We cannot allow their treachery to continue unchecked.

But surely these can't be just mere allegations are they, you have proof and you have names."

"Indeed we do...

For days, we have been tracking the movements of every Alpha and nobleman in this room", Lucius said.

"You were what...", Hal Mer said.

"It was necessary, we had reason to do such", Lucius continued.

"On whose orders....", Hal Mer sneered.

"On the orders of the crown and the Royal seal", The Queen replied. "We have reason to believe that some of you have been in league with the darkness so I charged Lucius with the task of fi ding out who it is"

Magnus, who had been listening attentively, spoke up with a hint of an