The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 541

Chapter 541

Chapter 541

The biting wind whipped snow pellets against the vermilion gates. Xander lowered his lashes, veiling the icy glint in his eyes.

Arthur said, “A discreet, thorough investigation is the wisest course to preserve the royal family’s dignity”

Arthur took a measured sip from his cup. “Xander, you must understand the weight of my position. Whatever the truth may be, it would disgrace the royal family beyond repair.”

Moreover, since Arthur had personally presided over this case, overturning the verdict now would mean a complete loss of face for him.

Xander replied, “Your Majesty, General Perkins was falsely accused of embezzlement years ago. Now we have irrefutable proof he was framed by treacherous officials. If we continue to cover this up, won’t it chill the hearts of all the soldiers who have fought and risked their lives for our kingdom!”

He knelt on one knee, his voice measured yet compelling

He added, “Your Majesty, I stake my life on clearing the Perkins family’s name

Athens lowered her gaze in silence, her nails digging deep into her palm

“After painstakingly gathering all those old pawn tickets and ledgers, is the truth really going to be buried by those in power again?” she thought bitterly.

“This is outrageous!” Arthur slammed the table, sending the cup crashing to the floor. “I’ve already made compromises, yet you still dare to push your

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Before the words faded, deafening drumbeats suddenly erupted outside the palace gates.

Xander’s pupils contracted as he thought, ‘It’s the Petition Drum!!

That drum hadn’t been struck in a full decade since the late emperor’s passing

“Your Majesty, Lord Alfred has arrived with material evidence!” The royal attendant’s shrill voice pierced through the snowstorm, carrying into the Heaven Hall

Alhena trembled uncontrollably. Lord Alfred actually struck the Petition Drum for my grandfather’s sake, she thought.

Anyone who dared to strike the Petition Drum had to endure twenty lashes first, as punishment for disrespecting the King

Alfred staked his life to sound the drum, forcing Arthur to investigate the case openly and leaving him with no way out.

At the same time, Alfred had also burned all bridges.

“Your Majesty, I implore you to open the palace gates!” Xander suddenly dropped to one knee with forceful conviction, his voice unwavering. “Lord Alfred has staked his life to prove his conviction. If you refuse to see him now, what will people think of the royal family?””

Athena gazed at Xander’s unyielding posture, suddenly struck by a wave of déjà vu. This scene was reminiscent of her childhood at Kurtis’s estate.

Back then, when a group of children bullied her, Xander had shielded her and said, “Don’t be scared. I’m here.”

The relentless pounding of the Petition Drum grew ever more urgent, deepening the furrows in his brow. After a long, resigned sigh, he finally related

Once the Petition Drum sounded, even the gravest cases had to face public trial.

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Alfred appeared with his clothes drenched in blood. Fresh blood were dripping from the corner of his mouth.

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