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“IlKhan, now that we have representation from the Wolverines,”
Khan Karrige said in a snide tone, “Perhaps it would be a good
time to bring the Trial of Refusal to a close.” The comment was
appropriate. With saKhan Robertson dead and McEvedy hospital-
ized, Nicholas would not have formally declared a winner. It wasn’t
that what Karrige had said was wrong, it was the fact that he was
enjoying it that bothered McEvedy.
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Nicholas watched her, she felt his gaze, probably trying to see
if there was a reaction. “Very well. As ilKhan and witness to the
Trial of Refusal, I declare that the position of the Grand Council has
been upheld. The Brian Cache on Circe will be distributed through
a series of combat trials to ensure—”
Just like that, laws and traditions are shattered. “IlKhan, I still
protest this course of action. The Grand Council has deliberately
interfered with the internal affairs of my Wolverines. This cache
was on our territory, legally obtained and held by us for years.
For the Grand Council to suddenly simply decide that it should
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be taken sets a dangerous precedent that all of us should be con-
cerned about.”
“Not as dangerous as your Wolverines taking possession of ad-
ditional BattleMechs and tactical nuclear weapons,” shot back the
Khan of Clan Burrock.
“Have my Wolverines done something to Clan Burrock, other
than defeat you fairly in battle, that warrants this intrusion? What
if the Grand Council feels that your holdings are Eden are not ap-
propriate? How would you feel then? Perhaps if our seats were
exchanged you would feel differently, quiaff ?”
The Khan of the Burrock Clan waved his hand in the air to cut
her off. “I would question the Grand Council, as you have done. I
would challenge them accordingly. If I lost, I would let the matter
die. That, Sarah, is where we apparently differ. You have lost your
Refusal against this Council. According to our laws, this matter is
decided.”
“Normally I would agree with you,” McEvedy said, sweeping
her gaze around the massive table. “Recent events have shown
that the odds have been stacked against my Clan. Other Clans
have been spying on my Wolverines, forcing us to do the same.
This began as individual efforts to work against my people, but
recently I have uncovered evidence of a new threat, something
called, “The Watch,” which involved many of your people infiltrat-
ing and spying on my Clan. With such efforts taking place, it is no
small wonder that a fair trial is not possible.” She ended her visual
sweep of the room on Nicholas Kerensky. A pall of silence smoth-