Before the king and palace elders, Mr. AA faced accusations with calm resolve, asserting that his lands held no secrets but inviting a search if the gods saw otherwise. During the search, a fetish priest performed ominous rituals to uncover hidden wrongdoings. The searchers unearthed skeletal remains buried on Mr. AA's property, causing shock among the onlookers. Despite the unsettling discovery, Mr. AA confronted the priest with a mix of sorrow and defiance, accepting whatever truth the gods revealed but maintaining his innocence if the claims were false.