Spilled Blood, page 25
part #2 of Clay Warrior Stories Series
“There was no direct evidence of Ventus’ involvement in any crime,” explained Kellerian. “But there was enough circumstantial evidence for the Senate to shun him, strip him of his Senatorial privileges, and exile him from the Capital.”
“They should have nailed him up and stretched him on the wood,” Harricus sneered. “Instead, Ventus will live out his days at his villa in the mountains. It’s in the Central Legion’s area so Nigellus can keep an eye on his activities.”
“Look who’s going all blood and guts,” accused Kellerian. “What happened to subtle persuasion and the power of the written word?”
“For the good of the Republic, sometimes, you have to put down the quill and just crucify the cūlus,” exclaimed Harricus.
Alerio flagged down a servicing girl and ordered another pitcher of wine. When it arrived, he topped off everyone’s mug.
“To the Republic,” he said holding his mug over the center of the table.
Kellerian and Harricus clicked their mugs against Alerio’s and repeated, “To the Republic.”
The End
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Clay Warrior Stories
Clay Legionary
Spilled Blood
Bloody Water (Fall 2017)
Galactic Council Realm
On Station
On Duty
On Guard
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