Chapter 4, In the First Court

Even a fool knows how to make a choice

The green agate, embedded in the exquisite features, has taken on a hint of something even more sparkling.

Apart from a few nominal fiefs held by the nobility, the Black Continent is so barren that only slave ships would venture there

Fulan somewhat regrets attending the Scarecrow Evening.

Several weeks passed in the blink of an eye. Fran was busy from morning till night every day, verifying testimonies, searching for details that the patrol had not fully investigated, and mentally simulating scenarios of confrontation with the defense.

I see, it must be that those mercenaries would have no problem being dispatched to occupy the fee, right?" Fran suddenly said

The lawyer is renowned within the circle, and he stirred the audience's pride in being human with his highly provocative language, earning himself enthusiastic applause. "Uh, so Mr. Peter conquered and plundered that piece of black land, rather than merely engaging in trade?"

Compared to the methodical approach of other prosecutors, Fran's style is evidently more engaging

"Come on." This time it was Fran's turn to interrupt the lawyer, "Thousands of soldiers plundered the noble's fief, unlawfully seized his mines; this is treachery! It is rebellion!"

He always engages in whimsical discussions on topics that seem completely unrelated to the case, provoking continuous protests from the lawyer, uncontrollable laughter from the audience, and the judge banging the gavel to call for order

For Fulan, who is fighting alone, the complexity of work brings him a level of pressure he has never experienced in the Seventh Street Court

During the trial, she often dramatically laid bare the entire history of the defendant's crimes before everyone, detailing it as if she were an accomplice of the defendant

Has everyone forgotten that, a century ago, the great Komo I, the pioneer of Byron, after commanding the fleet to destroy the Orc Empire, divided the Dark Continent as spoils among his several princes

Peter sat proudly upright in the defendant's seat, nodding repeatedly. He almost wanted to kiss this charming lawyer, not only leaving the prosecutor speechless but also casually promoting his own wealth and status

Fulan is their choice

There have been four instances where the defense attorney, after Peggy finished speaking, lost the courage to continue the defense and turned to persuade the defendant sitting in the dock to admit to the charges in order to reduce the sentence

A person's arrogance should have its limits; using a certain family as a mere tool for the sake of winning a lawsuit, should one not face punishment for this

The carnival of midnight has begun to blur.

His new coat was shrouded in a gray haze, with countless handprints interconnected, and he even inexplicably received two slaps to the face, leaving behind a blackish gray tinged with the scent of straw

However, there is no evidence to accuse the merchant of lying, and it cannot even be verified whether he owns a gemstone mine on the Black Continent

What is the noble fiefdom at https://m.hetushu.com.com? I do not understand what you are saying

The unprepared Fulan closed her eyes, ready to endure the baptism of the little wildcat's teeth and claws; the girl adored this intimate contact

The second tone represents a verdict

Your Honor, the prosecutor has been making unfounded assumptions, and he has even unreasonably ... ...

The third tone represents never forgiving

After repeated questioning, Peter reluctantly squeezed out three words from his throat, "Alexandria, that is such a remote place that even wild dogs would not wander there; it couldn't possibly be the territory of some duke."

Of course, who would be foolish enough to do business with orcs

Courtroom 21 often stages captivating dramas, where the presiding judge, as the lead actor, skillfully elicits expressions of despair from each criminal.

In the blink of an eye, exclamations and laughter from the square rose and fell, of course, also including the cries of a certain unfortunate individual shouting that their wallet had been stolen

People in Feidu love celebrities; if there are none, they create one.

In the first court, efficiency is always worthy of attention

As he narrated, images emerged in the minds of the audience: scorched earth under the blazing sun, bloodthirsty savages lurking everywhere, and every seemingly safe spot concealing deadly dangers; every small shrub harbored the claws of beasts and their blood-red eyes.

The more misfortune others experience, the more fortunate one will naturally become

The wealth of a merchant can only support so many mercenaries, I doubt...

There is a nice restaurant on the street, and the dishes inside are much more delicious than my meat. Fulang attempted to change the subject again

At both ends of the archway, there are life-sized sculptures of figures, all dressed in judicial robes. Some wear serene smiles, others close their eyes with a look of compassion, while some glare with anger, seemingly uncompromising.

When Fran feels so exhausted that she wants to abandon everything and sleep for ten days or half a month, she always encourages herself like this

Until now, the heirs have almost forgotten that they still possess such a barren land

In the customs of the Feidu Carnival, the more handprints one has on their body, the more it signifies that they will be visited by misfortune in the coming year

Thus, a little bit of money accumulated into a vast sea, flowing into his pocket

Almost every intersection has been transformed into a small square adorned with magnificent fountains, where the dancing water droplets constantly showcase the wealth and vitality of the city.

However, everyone will soon realize that those seemingly absurd stories, as the case unfolds, transform into exquisite tools for identifying the crimes, which cannot be denied

Is Mr. Peter's private guard truly well-trained and unparalleled in bravery

Isn't this precisely what he has been pursuing all along

Old Peter's fleet would return with holds full of agate, enough to make all the noblewomen in the city feel ashamed of their own jewelry's lack of preciousness. However, Old Peter needed to hire miners and sailors, and to maintain the ships. Anyone who could invest a small amount of money would be able to share in the wealth with Old Peter a few months later. This was how Peter initially proclaimed it.

The only thing of value there is the savage orc tribes. Those primitive human sub-species once established a vast empire, but it was destroyed by the human kingdoms a century ago

Assistant Prosecutor Fran Fleer was filled with excitement

"My dear girl, if you were a bit lighter, I believe I would be less awkward." Fran took off his coat and stepped aside to brush the dust off his clothes. He teased her, then predicted that the girl would transform into a wildcat, pouncing at him with claws bared.

"How amusing, that circle of land, and the Carmen family, our esteemed Chief Justice has quite a connection there," Fran said with a smile. A few days later, when Peggy unexpectedly encountered Fran in the hallway, she stopped in her tracks and scrutinized him for quite some time.

Fatigue has greatly intensified Fran's smoking addiction, and his small office, assigned to him, is often filled with a pungent smell of smoke

The merchant's lawyer stood up, "Your Honor, my client is a wealthy merchant, and his guards are well-equipped and highly trained; even seasoned veterans would pale in comparison. The prosecutor has just described this as well," at this point, the lawyer intentionally paused, seemingly mocking Fulan for the oversight he had caught, "The Dark Continent is filled with bloodthirsty primitives; ten orcs wielding wooden clubs cannot stand against a warrior clad in steel armor and wielding a sharp sword."

Gradually, the audience in Courtroom 21, which belonged to him, grew larger and larger

A month has passed, half a year has passed, a year has passed. The promised hold full of agate seems to never appear.

Dear Mr. Peter, please tell us how your great adventure team overcame the orcs and even seized a rich mine; and how your brave fleet managed to load the goods onto the ships amidst the disturbances from the natives

They are pioneers and builders of law in human history, laying the foundation of legal systems and representing the history and tradition of codes. On the stone tablet at the end, there is an inscription that reads, "It is not sweet, but rather bitter; he does not face officials and legislators, nor does he seek to make all men brothers. You must take heed, act according to the law, conduct affairs in accordance with the law, swear by honor, and remain steadfast in loyalty to justice, never faltering."

Then she pounced over.

In order to have a spacious house with a small balcony, for a brighter future, and for this girl, I must work harder

The strong orc and the books, the enchanting fox girl, these are the only treasures on the barren continent, serving quite competently as tools or playthings

Then everyone rushed to smear the straw ash on their hands and began to touch the people next to them

Neither the plaintiff nor the first court has the time or the willingness to spend a sum of money to conduct an on-site investigation

This is a long-standing tradition of the First Court, symbolizing the official commencement of a new day's work

As the court was adjourned, the judge curiously stopped Fulan and asked, "What if the defendant, no, now the prisoner, is referring to another port? To my knowledge, there is also a place called Tera Port on the Black Continent."

In the new district of Feidu, countless magnificent tall buildings stretch along the wide avenue paved with white pebbles. Rows of slender columns embedded with magical crystals fill the streets and alleys, and at night, they emit a soft glow that dispels the darkness of the night. The intricate hollow carvings meticulously crafted by skilled sculptors on the columns also serve as decorative artworks on the streets during the day

Peggy, who is far ahead, enjoys the glory and power of the Rheinshman family, which compels influential figures to take special care of her. She is even able to have intelligence officers from the capital's security bureau stationed in Fedu set aside their current tasks and mobilize resources to run errands for her regarding a particular point of suspicion in a case.

It has begun. Fran said, "My new stage."

Weight is a taboo for every woman, and the assistant prosecutor surveyed her surroundings, preparing to identify the best escape route

The First Court has always been a place of solemnity and rigor

This is the oath of the first Chief Justice of Feidu, serving as both a solemn pledge and a piece of advice for future generations

Anmei was held in his arms, well protected, until they burst through the frenzied crowd, her dress remaining spotless. She joyfully wrapped her arms around Fulan's neck, mocking his disheveled and pitiful appearance

He completed three trials, sentencing two murderers and one counterfeiter to prison, but it was far from enough. The case files on the desk were still piled high, of all types. Those robbers, swindlers, and unscrupulous merchants seemed to reveal a sinister smile through the documents, a smile that only he could see

The statue of Muthu, several people high, stands quietly on a bronze pedestal in the center of a circular pool. One hand is raised high, holding a short sword that symbolizes judgment, while the other hand hangs at the side of the chest, supporting a scale that represents justice. Thirty-two jets of water shoot up, forming a mist-like curtain of water, making this stone giant appear even more sacred

The answer he received was a lingering kiss.

If anyone is fortunate enough to visit the Black Continent, they will be astonished to find that the renowned Alexandria is as rudimentary as a fishing village. It was originally a temporary camp for slave ships, and for most of the year, it is desolate as if it were a ruin

Able to represent the highest law enforcement agency of the Federation, standing in the vast courtroom of www.hetushucom.com, under the gaze of prominent figures, casting each unworthy of forgiveness sinner into the deepest abyss of endlessness

The Scarecrow Evening Party is in full swing at the largest central square of the new district, where dozens of scarecrows symbolizing evil and misfortune are turning to ashes in the roaring flames. Each time the sparks from a pile of ashes are completely extinguished, the square erupts in a cheer.

A century ago, human soldiers destroyed the empire of the primitives; a century later, private guards can similarly defeat them. Humanity will forever be the proudest race under the sun

The most famous of these is the Mutu Fountain located in front of the main entrance of the First Noble Court

Among the victims, there are several nobles who jointly filed a lawsuit against the fraudster in court

Now you can attend the masked ball without any makeup. The young lady laughed heartily, her fingers tracing the dirt on Fran's face, highlighting a few white swirls against the black.

This is indeed a fact, but whether as the conqueror, Emperor Commodus, or the princes who received the rewards, they merely regarded it as a display of the honor of victory. That land, filled with savages, held no value for garrisoning or development.

Your Honor, my client is a very successful businessman. The lawyer interrupted Fran, stating, "He even holds the title of Honorary Lord and has no trouble supporting thousands of mercenaries"

Let me check. Fran took out a tattered book that seemed as if it would disintegrate into paper scraps at the slightest touch. This was an old version of the "Complete Guide to Noble Hereditary Titles" that he had unearthed from the archives of the First Court, at least fifty years old. In the new edition, there is no hereditary information about the Black Continent; the editors and the relevant nobility could not be bothered to include it.

For instance, in a futures fraud case, the prosecution has no evidence at all, but as the trial date approaches, they have no choice but to hastily proceed with the trial

The Chief Prosecutor Camilo privately told Fran that after the internship, his name is very likely to appear on the list of prosecutors directly under the First Court.

He then gathered his spirits once more and engaged in a battle with the cunning lawyer and the dangerous suspect in the courtroom

That lovely girl, while complaining about the bad breath from smoking and asking not to kiss her, willingly rolls cigarettes until midnight

The Gothic architecture behind, with its numerous spire-like towers reaching elegantly towards the sky, seems to pierce through the brilliant morning glow rolling in the heavens. The imposing buildings, the solemn statues, and the guards in black cloaks over their armor in the square all contribute to an atmosphere of solemnity and rigor.

"Mr. Peter, are you preparing for a rebellion?" Fran asked with ill intent, while the object of ridicule was sweating profusely and anxiously shifting in his seat

Fulan leisurely narrated stories about how the sailors of the slave ships fought against the orcs, and how the primitive tribes on the vast grasslands even resorted to cannibalism

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Where did your private fleet land? Which territory did it conquer

The night of the carnival is vibrant, a surge of noise composed of clamor and laughter. Even the gods, who slumber among the stars, will be awakened from their eternal dreams, curiously peering down at this world filled with desire.

The defendant is a cunning and wealthy magnate, who has consistently claimed that his expedition team discovered a gem mine in the distant Black Continent, possessing the finest and most impeccable agate.

Well, I found it, Alexandria, originally named Cape Colao. This seaport along with the surrounding six thousand miles of land belonged to the third prince of that time. After several generations of inheritance, it should now be... Oh, Mr. Peter, you are truly unfortunate," said Fran with regret. "The Rheinshman family has produced several queens and is a prominent noble family.

The trio of Al has achieved remarkable results, with their division of labor allowing for an astonishing progress on each case. Although Al himself does not excel in any particular area, his organizational skills are the foundation of the team's seamless collaboration

After climbing the thirty-two long steps and presenting the pass to the guard for verification, Fu Lan entered the door connected to the long archway.

The first tone represents an accusation

The golden broom, which blooms eternally, truly lives up to its name, as those present with some status began to wipe the sweat from their brows. "Alright, I no longer wish to play this game," Fran said after allowing the defendant to struggle in despair for a while. "I will give you a chance; you may find evidence to prove that your private guard, your powerful fleet, and the gem mine on the Rheinshman family estate do not exist. Dear sir, will it be treason or fraud? Please choose."

As I passed through the archway and arrived at the forecourt, the great bell atop the tower had just struck. The rhythmic tolling resonated in the air, long and sonorous, vibrating three times, each vibration bringing forth a series of prolonged echoes

It is evident to any discerning observer that the five trainee prosecutors have divided into three factions

With each breath, Fu Lan could taste the flavor of the little wild cat's fingers

Anmei examined her clean dress, then looked at her partner's vest, which had lost its original color

When Fulan began to regret not considering everything thoroughly and was preparing to apologize to the young lady, Peggy suddenly smiled, "A meal, perhaps I will forgive you. You understand how to leverage the power of those above you to achieve your goals, yet you do not know how to handle the aftermath, a childish yet amusing man." With the arrival of the carnival, the citizens of Fei City had another great place to go after participating in the masquerade ball and the running of the bulls.

Fulan lit another cigarette, the flickering glow of the stars casting a smoky haze, alternating between light and dark in the not-so-bright room. This was made from the tobacco leaves and rolling paper that Anmei had bought for him, which were much cheaper, yet the sensation of smoking was no less inferior to the high-end products from the tobacco shop