Don Casella the man who first questioned Aurelia's right to rule betrayed the palace. He opened the gates to the cult's assassins.
Dozens died before the warding sigils activated.
Lucien caught him trying to flee through the catacombs.
The trial was short.
Lucien offered him mercy. Aurelia offered him truth.
"You weren't wrong to fear me," she said, plunging her blade into his heart. "You were wrong to challenge me."