I think there's only one law in effect now - truth belongs to the one who has the power.

Can't be more true. I saw it unfolding this fact in real time. Having said that I would also state that the truth comes out, NO MATTER WHAT!
Now, whether someone wants to admit it or not - That's another story.

So, you weren't writing about the relationship between a snake and a human after all.

100 percent ☺️