Chapter 449 Witnesses
Chapter 448: Witnesses
It carried the weight of their shared history, their intertwined destinies, and the future of the heavenly wolf family. The vice-leader's mind raced, desperately seeking the elusive truth amidst the chaos and confusion that enveloped them.
Even the Vice-leader's eyes trembled, his internal turmoil mirroring the chaos unfolding before him. Beside him stood another elder, who had a closer connection to Tesa and had not shared the same history with Orso. The confusion etched on the elder's face was a testament to his divided loyalties.
Sensing the sway of allegiance, Tesa's supporter spoke with conviction, his voice dripping with determination. "Master, we must hold Orso accountable for his crimes. His actions cannot go unpunished. We must kill him!"
The words hung heavily in the air, their impact resonating with the crowd gathered around them. But the vice-leader was renowned for his unwavering commitment to justice and fairness. He had built his reputation on being a leader who would make the best decisions for the clan, guided by principles of righteousness and impartiality.
Throughout his tenure, he had always prioritized the preservation of truth and the protection of the innocent, never allowing anything to cloud his judgment.
Orso knew this well. He had witnessed the vice-leader's dedication to upholding justice firsthand, and he had faith in his leader's unwavering integrity. He trusted that the vice-leader would approach the situation with an open mind and would carefully consider the evidence presented by both sides.
In the midst of the tumultuous accusations and conflicting testimonies, Orso clung to the belief that the vice-leader would rise above personal connections and friendships. He believed that the vice-leader would adhere to his deeply ingrained principles and follow the path of truth, regardless of the potential consequences.
Plus, there was evidence! The citizens exchanged determined glances, their fear transforming into a collective determination.
One by one, they found the courage to step forward, their voices shaking but resolute. They recounted their firsthand experiences, their gratitude pouring forth like a river, as they spoke of the selfless acts of heroism they had witnessed.
Their testimonies intertwined, weaving a tapestry of truth that could not be denied. The voices of the witnesses reverberated through the air, growing louder with each passing moment. Their accusations pierced the tense atmosphere, shaking the very foundations of the clan's unity. The onlookers, once silent and fearful, found their voices and rallied behind Orso, their savior and protector.
The witness testimonies echoed like thunder, drowning out any lingering doubts or disbelief. Their words carried the weight of truth and conviction, resonating with the hearts of those who had witnessed Orso's unwavering bravery and selflessness.
"He is the one!" cried a citizen, pointing an accusatory finger at Tesa. "I saw him betray our leader, striking him when his guard was down!"
"Yes! The hero sided with evil and stabbed his back!" exclaimed another witness, their voice filled with righteous indignation.
The crowd murmured in agreement, their collective anger and betrayal palpable. The once-admired Tesa was now seen as a coward, a traitor to their cause. Their voices swelled, their words an unstoppable force fueled by a shared sense of justice and the desire to see the truth prevail.
"He is a coward!" shouted a citizen, their voice rising above the rest.
The weight of the evidence and the collective voice of the people left little room for doubt. Tesa's once-confident demeanor wavered, his facade crumbling under the weight of the mounting accusations. He was outnumbered, outmatched, and exposed.
As the damning evidence and resounding witness testimonies unfolded before him, the vice-leader's initial disbelief transformed into a seething rage. His clenched fist trembled with a mix of sorrow and fury, his eyes ablaze with an intensity that burned through the darkness that had tainted their clan.
"Tesa... why?" he uttered through gritted teeth, his voice trembling with a deep sense of betrayal. The weight of the truth bore heavily upon his shoulders, threatening to crush the bonds of trust he had nurtured for so long.
The vice-leader's anger surged through his veins like molten fire, radiating an intense heat that seemed to consume the very air around him. The raw power of his emotions manifested in his reddened eyes, blazing with a righteous fury that demanded answers.
Every fiber of his being yearned to understand the reasons behind Tesa's treacherous actions. The vice-leader had invested his trust, guidance, and unwavering support in Tesa, seeing him as the embodiment of hope and the future of their clan. But now, that hope had been shattered, replaced by a profound sense of disillusionment and disappointment.
'I fucked up…' Tesa's internal lamentation echoed within his mind, his voice tainted with remorse and self-condemnation. The gravity of his actions loomed before him, casting a shadow of shame that seemed insurmountable.
Feeling the weight of his master's anger and disappointment, Tesa's instincts for self-preservation kicked in, compelling him to seek an escape from the dire consequences of his treachery.
'Master Ros! I think it's best if we leave now!' he urgently conveyed through the power of telepathy, his voice filled with a mixture of desperation and fear.
In that fleeting moment, Tesa acknowledged the futility of attempting to salvage the situation or offer explanations that would only deepen the wounds he had inflicted upon their clan. The voice of reason within him urged him to retreat, to escape the wrath that awaited him, knowing that redemption might be a distant hope.
Ros, who had been contemplating the desperate act of taking Shin away, heard Tesa's plea reverberating through his mind, punctuating the heavy silence that hung in the air. In that moment, a profound realization washed over him like an icy tide.
It was too late now. The irreversible damage had been done, and the consequences of their actions had spiraled out of control, engulfing the entire kingdom in a vortex of chaos and bloodshed.
Their homeland was now marred by the horrors of war, as the clash between the heavenly wolf family and the shadow clan wreaked havoc on both sides. The toll of casualties was mounting, a grim testament to the destructive power unleashed upon their beloved homeland.
The once serene kingdom now stood ablaze, engulfed in the merciless flames of destruction. Huts that once provided shelter were reduced to mere skeletal frames, consumed by the ravenous fires.
Thick plumes of smoke billowed into the darkened sky, obscuring the sun's feeble attempts to cast its light upon the land. The crackling of burning timber echoed through the air, accompanied by the mournful cries of anguished souls.
Amidst the chaos, the cries of children pierced through the tumultuous symphony of devastation. Their innocent voices trembled with fear and desperation, calling out for their loved ones who were either missing or lying wounded amidst the ruins.
"Mama, where are you?"
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