Section 220

Under the spotlight, the dark blue skirt rippled like waves. In the small dock, Lord Water God closed his eyes, humming a tune and dancing.

Everyone looked at each other, Arya and Wilt looked puzzled.

"What happened to her?"

"Don't worry, judging from the past situation, it's probably a bluff."

The two talked quietly.

Funina stopped.

Ah, I forgot what the melody behind the song was... Forget it, it's not important. Since it's a stage, you should carry on the performance to the end.

She opened her eyes and continued what she just said: "But the darkness seen by the eyes may not be the real darkness."

This is what Su Chen said to her not long ago.

There is never absolute light or absolute darkness. She has seen the childlike smile in the sun, the bloodthirsty eyes lurking in the darkness, and the despair on the wrinkled face - Water God. , why are you silent? ...The voice of prayer has never fallen into her faith, but she will never forget it after hearing it. Those who are really suffering are not as well-dressed as you fools.

Stupid, stupid, stupid, do you want me to scold you ten thousand times before you wake up?

If you are thinking about the people, you are clearly thinking about yourselves, selfish devils and vampires, please go to Merlo Petersburg!

boom! ——

The door to the court opened.

Everyone turned around and saw Lord Ryder coming from outside.

"I'm coming!"

"Lord Ryder is finally here!"

"Is there going to be a final judgment?"

"No way, Lady Funina is really going to lose?"

"It just doesn't feel right."

Amid the discussion, Su Chen walked to the front of the trial court.

"Ryder, you're here, please give the report to Lord Villette!" Arya said impatiently.

"good."

Su Chen, who had arrived late, nodded slightly and handed the document in his hand to the guard, who took it and placed it in front of Navilette.

Under the gaze of everyone, Navilette opened the file and carefully read every paragraph of text inside.

After a brief silence, Navilette said: "Based on the information submitted by Lord Ryder, I will declare...Ms. Arya's accusation against Ms. Fonina just now is not true."

Wow! ~~

"How is that possible?!" Arya said in surprise, "Lord Villette, did you make a mistake?"

"I won't be mistaken." Navilette remained calm, "What Mr. Ryder just submitted is not a report to revoke the approval, but a feasibility plan for the construction of the Opécle Opera House. It contains information about funding. I think he has done this work to the extreme, which is enough evidence to refute Mr. Wilt.”

"This is impossible!" Arya said with anger on her face, "Ryder, this is different from what was promised! You clearly said you would revoke the approval!"

Su Chen wondered: "Ms. Arya, what do you mean? As Lady Funina's lawyer for this trial, I just came a little late. You can't slander me like this."

As he spoke, he looked at Navilette, "Your Majesty the Inquisitor, can I accuse this woman?"

Villette's mouth twitched slightly: "Since you are a lawyer, you naturally know that this situation does not constitute defamation. If you want to sue Ms. Arya, you can provide relevant evidence and I will start the next trial for you. "

"lawyer?!"

Everyone was shocked.

"Is Master Ryder actually a lawyer? Why have I never heard of him?"

"I haven't heard of it either. Isn't he a logistics administrator?"

When people in Fontaine talk about Ryder, he is basically a logistics officer, a messenger of the water god, a monster who drinks tea at three o'clock every afternoon, etc. They never associate him with a lawyer.

"Here, lest anyone accuse me of pretending."

Su Chen took out his lawyer's card and raised it for everyone to see, "Senior Senior Lawyer Ryder Cross, so I am the legal representative specially hired by Lady Funina, is there any problem?"

The theater was extremely quiet.

"It seems that there is no problem." Su Chen nodded and put away the certificate, "Then following what I just said, did you hear what Master Villette said? The accusation is not established. Does Miss Arya have any other evidence? I don’t think so. After all, the Academy of Sciences itself is an unclean place. Lord Villette, as Lady Fonina’s lawyer, I have an obligation to file a complaint. Regarding the false accusations made by Arya against her in this trial, Sentenced to thirty years’ imprisonment.”

"Thirty years?!" Arya's face turned pale.

"This is impossible." Wilt frowned and said, "According to Article 1254 of Fontaine's Law, the maximum sentence in this case does not exceed fifteen years. Mr. Ryder, I highly doubt your qualifications as a lawyer and the evidence just now. Authenticity.”

"Oh, that one has been changed." Su Chen smiled slightly, "According to the latest law, anyone who causes serious damage to the reputation of Lord Water God, slanders or falsely accuses Lord Water God will be sentenced to up to thirty years in prison."

"Changed?" Wilt was stunned, "This is impossible! When did it happen?"

"Just last night, the Legislative Department voted to change this law, and also updated a series of new laws, which were implemented early this morning... Why didn't Mr. Wirth watch the news? I I suggest you pay more attention to your professional field and get less involved in these messy things.”

Arya's pupils shrank: "Ryder, you asked me for legislative power, it turns out..."

"Miss Arya, there are some things you can't say casually, especially in the court." Su Chen raised his mouth, "If it's only 30 years, you still have a chance to come out and see the sun in the sky. If it becomes 60 years, I'm afraid you will die in Melo Petersburg."

"I..."

"Sir Reid!" Welt gritted his teeth, "Even if the funding is not as good as we said, it can't be denied that the construction of the opera house will have an impact on Fontaine, right? Such a large funding gap, where are you going to get it from?"

"Damn it, you are a stinky lawyer, what qualifications do you have to take care of my business? If I can't come up with the money, can I make that feasible plan? Do you think that Lord Villette is a fool?"

That Villette: "..."

"Of course, if you think there is a problem, you can file a complaint. I don't mind having another trial with you, as long as you have the courage." Su Chen said disdainfully, "But do you have it?"

Welt's face was ashen, and he clenched his fists and trembled with anger.

But he didn't have the courage to tell Su Chen.

The accusation was not established, and Arya's downfall was inevitable. After thirty years, the grass on her grave had grown all over.

Without Arya, how could a small lawyer like him have the strength to fight against Su Chen, who held great power?

Bang! ——

At this time, the door of the court was pushed open again.

But this time it was not one person who rushed in, but a group of people!

"Lady Fernina! Where is Lady Fernina?!"

"Which bastard wants to judge Lady Fernina?"

"Let Lady Fernina go!"

"Whoever dares to judge Lady Fernina, I will fight him to the death!"

"Yes! Fight him to the death!!"

Looking at the group of people who rushed into the theater - most of them were wearing tattered clothes, and their calloused and weather-beaten faces were enough to distinguish their identities. At this time, they rushed in aggressively, and even the guards who maintained order on the scene did not react.

"The people in the lower district rioted!!" A noble in the audience exclaimed.

"Bullshit! You are the one who rioted. We are here to protect Lady Funina!!"

"Shut up, you bunch of shitty nobles. You only know how to exploit us. Let me tell you, we have endured it before. If you dare to attack Lady Funina this time, I will tear you apart even if I risk my life!"

The people in the audience were pale.

Most of the people who witnessed this trial, even if they were not nobles, lived in the center of Fontaine, a place with the highest order and civilization. When have they ever seen such "barbarians"?

In the lower class area, they would show disgusted expressions just by seeing and hearing some news.

"It stinks..."

Some people covered their noses and stayed away from this group of "low-class people".

But they didn't care. After seeing Funina standing in the dock, they rushed over, but stopped a little further away, not daring to disturb the gods.

"What's going on?" Funina was a little stunned.

"How is it, are you satisfied with your loyal believers?" Su Chen walked to her side and laughed in a low voice.

"Are they...my believers?"

They were dressed in rags and dirt, but their eyes were so pure and their worship was so simple. Funina had never thought that there were so many people admiring her in Fontaine.

She liked these people.

Although, they looked far less glamorous than those in the audience.

"This is only a part of them. If the theater was not too small, they could come more." The list compiled by Aina was much larger than the number here. They only needed to convey the thoughts of the Lord Water God to these people. They did not need to give them money or grant them favors. Just being watched by the Water God was a great honor for them.

Because for people living in the sewers, the eyes of God were a luxury.

"Okay, now is not the time to be moved, your performance is not over yet."

"Oh, um, right..."

Funina reacted and quickly sorted out the expression on her face. She put on a smile and acted as she pleased-"Hahaha! My loyal people, are you here for my summons? Seeing your piety, I will not blame you for interrupting my performance... Well, as you can see, my messenger came here and brought a gorgeous reversal to this trial."

"Ah~ This is indeed an interesting trial for me, Arya. Your transgression made me experience the feeling of being judged. I am very satisfied. I think this will also be your honor. Then take this honor to Melo Petersburg."

Plop.

Arya's body shook, and she fell to the ground in a daze.

Funina raised her hand and said loudly: "Cheer, people! I believe that the Opikle Opera House will definitely bring a better future to Fontaine!"

The lower-class people cheered.

"Silence!" Violet rubbed his temples with a headache. What did they think the court was? A market?

But seeing Fernina being supported by the crowd, Violet was touched.

Given the madness of these people, even if Arya won the trial, they would stand by Fernina without hesitation.

How to weigh the law and human feelings is a question worth pondering.

"I declare." Violet said in a steady voice, "Ms. Arya's accusation against Ms. Fernina is invalid - this court declares that the water god is not guilty."

"oooooh!!"

"Lord Fernina!"

"Lord Fernina!"