>>5426185"It is not that we do not appreciate seeing the princess in good health, or the saving of our lives, for that matter. However, there was already one who passed here before you to enact the same deed. Though I admit Vlad Santana's numbers were not as impressive, if we extended him the courtesy of facing a trial... Then we shall not forget that the man who saved our monarchy is the same man guilty of murdering the queen to fasten his rise upon the throne. A crime much more malign that the use of magic or apostles to defend our people."
Griffith's victorious smile disappeared into a state of indifference, as Stanley reminded the people that Femto's biggest crime was not that of being interested in the princess. The study of the case left by Royal Knight Gallahad made sure that Griffith could not forget his previous crimes against the other candidates.
"Moreover, a candidate for the throne, though already recognizable as a powerful entity, does not have the right or the means to impede, censor, or subjugate opposing factions and countries from coming and going into their territory. Especially when the faction of Ilos and their independence has been recognized by Lord Frederico De Vandimion, as well as the Randel forces who have amicable relations with the Santana family tree."
Knowing how Frederico was emasculated by the recent scandals, Stanley voiced the worries that the Patriarch failed to address. If neither Kushan or Holy Hierarchies could restrict him from moving away from Vritannis, he would denounce his credibility to shift public opinion by reminding others that he was just as much a controversial figure as Vlad himself.
"Sir Stanley Rubinsky. For what reason would you claim to doubt me?" Griffith said his name without ever being informed of it. Surely you must be worried about the reform about to occur from The See's involvement with the state, wouldn't it be wise to postpone said trial until after the Holy Was has ended?"
"Please, Sir Griffith. A man of the court knows the meaning of a postponement in a trial. You stall for time to forge evidence or bribe enough people to 'forget' your 'mistakes'. I would have left you alone, though both you and him have a similar witness in common."
Having heard reports of Owen's rescue missions, Stanley found a suspicious individual residing in a broken boat that failed to sail before Violet tore down the pier.
"Don't be shy now, reveal yourself, Bridge Knight Azan."
Gone into hiding by shame and fear from being persecuted, the surviving member of the Holy Iron Chain Knights was encouraged to reveal his face once more, knowing that the outlook upon magic and paganism was beggining to change he grew less afraid of explaining his reasoning for leaving after The Holy See disbanded the group.
"Being familiar with Gallahad and the family that has Raised Lady Farnese, I believe I can vouch for Sir Rubinsky's integrity when--"
