"Hmm…" Sonic scratched his head, looking deep in thought as he took in everything that his older brother told him. "That…That's kind hard to think about, Ric…"
Here it was. The day after Merlina's treachery to Camelot. As the new King Arthur, Sonic needed to decide what to do with wizard so he had to hear her out for her defense and he had to hear others for her offense.
The Knights of the Round Table were beside him, along with another knight called Sir Lamorak, who looked a lot like their friend Jet the Hawk, as Maurice and Ogilvie stood by Merlina'a side, a chain connecting her wrist to Ogilvie's so she couldn't escape.
At the start of the trial, Lancelot was the first to state Merlina's offense, hyperbolizing most of her actions and evilness. It was quite obvious that he wanted the girl to be executed immediately.
Maurice spoke next, telling a long story to his younger brother that lasted nearly an hour. His story was clear and complete, correcting the ebony knight on the parts he hyperbolized and clarifying it more precisely than first elaborated.
"I know it is, Nic." the jade-eyed hedgehog prince shrugged and looked calm as ever as he folded his arms. "I just stated her true purpose and intention along with the backstory of what really happened to the true King Arthur and why he ran away to leave the kingdom to it's doom. No biggie, right?"
The lime-eyed hedgehog prince stifled a giggle as he saw his emerald-eyed older triplet brother's troubled face. He knew that their older brother was THE BEST at trials, winning a total of 600 back at their world to free his assassins from G.U.N Prison and/or the castle dungeon. He was always prepared and always gathered up the facts, knowing what was true from what was false since he was a keen observer on behavior and mind.
Even the Knights were left silent, Gawain and Percival with wide eyes while Lancelot gave a glare to the hedgehog assassin.
"Um, yeah," the azure hero king nodded, still troubled as he gulped in unsureness.
"Well," Caliburn chuckled as his handle was still in the King's gauntlet. "isn't that difficult, am I right, Sonic?"
"Shut up, Caliburn." a groan escaped the hedgehog king's lips as he tried to think of a way to outsmart his older brother.
Unfortunately, it was quite useless and his efforts were in vain since he knew that Maurice would only speak for justice of any being.
"Ugh, alright." Sonic sighed and nodded, jumping off his throne and walking towards the wizard before slashing the chain off.
Merlina gasped. "R-Really, milord? You would…let me go?"
"Yes, I would. Maurice proved a point on your defense so, yes, I'll let you go,"
"But, your highness," Gawain wanted to object. "she betrayed us all…"
"Don't question the king's decision, Gawain!" Lancelot yelled, making both the younger triplet brothers yelp in shock.
"There is no need for yelling, Lancelot." Percival calmly placed a hand on her comrade's shoulder.
Sonic let out a sigh of relief, placing a hand on his chest before heading back to his throne. Ogilvie handed Merlina back her staff and the wizard bowed.
"Thank you." she said.
Ogilvie shrugged. "No problem,"
"Well," Caliburn jumped out of his knight's gauntlet and onto the floor to float. "now that we have that settled, we need to prepare! Sonic, your OFFICIAL coronation is in a week!"
"Oh, right." Sonic sighed, frowning in place. "Great…"
"We will rehearse the Knights' Round-Off for the event." Gawain bowed as he spoke.
"And we'll have Merlina use her magic for special effects," the lime-eyed prince grinned at the girl, who returned the smile.
"While you prepare for each of your parts of the coronation," Caliburn chuckled. "I will be teaching Sonic the basics. Like last night,"
"Wonderful…" the emerald-eyed king groaned.
"Now, we can let this Trial be dismissed!" the jade-eyed prince announced and everyone except Sonic and Caliburn left the throne room.
As they were about to step out, however, a voice stopped them.
"Ogilvie! Lancelot! Wait!"