The tension in the royal council chamber was palpable as King Markus cleared his throat, drawing all eyes to him. His commanding presence seemed to fill the room, and his voice was measured but firm as he began to speak.
"After reviewing the evidence presented and considering the circumstances surrounding Alpha Tronel's death, it is my judgment that his demise is most likely the result of his own actions," Markus declared, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room.
"His illegal dealings and underhanded trades brought him into contact with dangerous individuals. While it is regrettable that we cannot bring his killer to justice at the moment, the council cannot afford to allocate more resources to investigate this matter further. There is no definitive evidence pointing to a specific assai
