A Transformative Legacy

When Lux finally brought the discussion around to "the nobility itself is guilty," the people present finally began to understand what was going on.

The real purpose of this public trial... had never been to pass judgment!

She was using this opportunity to bring about the changes she wanted for Demacia, to transform it completely!

And such a sweeping, earth-shaking transformation would obviously alarm everyone.

This was Demacia, a country with a proud tradition. It was true that Demacia had encountered some problems over the past while, but that did not mean the country needed to be changed completely, from top to bottom.

If Demacia abandoned the justice, honor, and nobility it had always pursued, would it still be Demacia?

Some nobles had problems, but that did not mean nobility itself was the problem. Lady Luxanna, what exactly are you trying to do?

The Grand Plaza fell silent.

The townspeople, who were not especially attuned to politics, sensed that Lady Luxanna was saying something new, but they could not quite understand it.

King Jarvan IV and the nobles seated at the trial table looked at Lux with disbelief, and even a trace of panic—not just fear for their own futures, but fear for Demacia.

In this situation, Lux did not keep them guessing. Instead, she began speaking in a calm, almost matter-of-fact tone.

"When I was a child, I looked up to Demacia's great heroes. I listened to the legends of the Winged Sisters and stories of how our ancestors carved out the kingdom. My Crownguard name gave me the chance to read more books and learn more about history."

"Before I turned twelve, I devoted all my energy to my studies. I learned to suppress my dangerous magic, studied ancient history, and learned the customs passed down through generations.