Eli's words increased the displease of everyone towards the accusing group, even the nobles that were part of the council. As Eli has said, the fact that Count Maller's party used her records even though they knew that they violated the law was a challenge to their judgment.
Moreover, they also agreed to them at one point, proving Eli's words were spot on. Her two hypotheses were both correct, in the end, Count Maller's party looked down on everyone in the hall.
Count Maller and his entire crew could not utter any words to articulate their case, instead, they only scrambled to deny Eli's accusations.
They thought that the Emperor's doubt was already much of a burden to them, but Eli was able to pin down a heavier offense.
"We are foolish! Your Majesty, Your Excellencies, Lady Eli, we deeply apologize for our insolence!!!" Count Mallers allies started to kneel before the Emperor and the Grandmasters to apologize.
