Clark now was like riding a tiger and couldn’t get off.

If he had chosen to save his face, all his harangue about "law" would have been nonsense.

But if he chose to insist on upholding the law, he, as the presbyter, would be publicly humiliated in front of the whole Silver Moon Pack, just for a small desk.

Unfortunately, if Clark chooses to do so, he will lose not only his own face, but Gerousia's.

Clark, don't be a fool!

The presbyters prayed in their minds that, Clark, an old bigot, would come to terms and stop embarrassing himself and Gerousia for the silly principles.

Unfortunately, Clark wouldn't be...