Zita's heart was still racing as she left the king's chambers, the weight of the evidence still heavy in her hand. She knew that she had taken a huge risk by coming forward, but she was determined to see justice served.
As she walked, she was approached by a group of palace guards, their expressions grim. "Your Highness," one of them said, his voice low and urgent. "We're here to escort you to the investigation chamber. The king has ordered an investigation into Lord Arden's involvement in your brother's disappearance."
Zita nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. She knew that the investigation would be thorough, that every detail would be scrutinized.
As she entered the investigation chamber, she was greeted by a group of stern-faced officials, their eyes narrowed as they examined the evidence. Zita recognized some of them as trusted advisors to the king, their expressions unreadable.
The lead investigator, a man named Lord Hastings, nodded at her, his eyes glinting with curiosity. "Your Highness, we'll need to ask you some questions about the evidence you've presented. Can you tell us more about it?"
Zita took a deep breath, her mind racing as she recounted the details of her investigation. She explained how she had found the hidden passage, how she had met Amina, and how she had uncovered the evidence pointing to Lord Arden's involvement.
The officials listened intently, their expressions changing from skepticism to concern as Zita spoke. Lord Hastings nodded, his eyes glinting with understanding. "I see," he said. "And can you tell us more about Amina? Who is she, and how did she come into possession of this evidence?"
Zita hesitated, her mind racing with caution. She knew that Amina was a key player in the investigation, but she also knew that she had to be careful. "Amina is a... a friend," Zita said, her voice measured. "She's been helping me uncover the truth about my brother's disappearance."
Lord Hastings nodded, his eyes narrowed. "I see," he said. "We'll need to speak with Amina as well. Can you arrange for her to be brought here for questioning?"
Zita nodded, her mind racing with possibilities. She knew that Amina was crucial to the investigation, that her testimony could make or break the case.
As the officials continued to question her, Zita couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched, that Lord Arden's influence still lingered in the shadows. She knew that she had to be careful, that she had to tread carefully if she wanted to see justice served.