r18novel Chapter 826 Trial
Chapter 826 Trial
The man who died at the scene of the crime was named Jacques. He joined the group that produced and sold Lex for money, and was later instigated by Cares because of his guilty conscience.
The person behind the creation of Les could no longer bear the targeting of the Thorn Rose Society, so he sent Yak to invite Cares to negotiate at the banquet.
"Of course the result was the breakdown of the negotiations." Navia's eyes lit up surprisingly. "The truth behind the two gunshots was that the first shot hit Jacques, and after my father grabbed the gun, he shot and killed the 'third man'!"
"The evidence is that set of unclaimed clothing! Back then, the security team thought it was a prop Jacques used to hide his identity, but it's actually the remains of the "third person" who was melted by the mastermind behind the incident using the water of the primordial fetal sea!"
The exposure of the existence and effects of the original fetal sea water has brought new twists to this old case.
The court staff retrieved the physical evidence of "unclaimed clothes" to prove that Navia's inference of "the existence of a third person" was correct.
"The extremely dangerous water of the Primordial Sea has actually been used by criminals so early on?!"
"What kind of dangerous environment are we living in?!"
"Alas, if we talk about danger, it has to be that prophecy..."
The audience was talking among themselves, their faces filled with worry.
Navia also provided evidence of the connection between Les and the water of the primordial fetal sea.
The members of the Thorn Rose Society brought in the recently confiscated Les drinks, and after handing them over to the fully armed members of the Law Enforcement Court for distillation and extraction, they indeed obtained a small amount of original fetal sea water.
"My father chose to seize Les because he realized how dangerous he was, and thus got in trouble with the mastermind behind the incident. He also discovered that the person who created Les was very likely the murderer of the serial disappearances of young girls, so he went on a solo hunt to find the murderer!"
Funina, who listened carefully to the trial, raised a reasonable question, "Why didn't Mr. Cares tell the truth or defend himself?" If he had spoken out, many tragedies could have been avoided.
Navia smiled bitterly. "If Dad had any expectations of the 'justice' of this opera house, he wouldn't have established the Thorn Rose Society! And the Thorn Rose Society was able to be established precisely because many people couldn't trust this absurd court."
"How many provisions of Fontaine's law make concessions to those who are rich, powerful, and strong?"
Just based on the fact that one can be acquitted by refusing a trial and defeating the duel agent, even if the Fontaine officials have been working hard to improve the strength of the duel agents, how many guilty people escaped punishment before Clorinde, the strongest duel agent who has never been defeated, appeared?
Furninna remained silent and could not answer.
The current situation is the result of a tug-of-war with the nobles. Even as the water god, it is still impossible for him to create a country with strict laws and no room for criminals.
Navia continued, "My father, Mr. Carles, kept silent not only because he couldn't trust the Fontaine officials, but also because if the secret were made public, the culprit and the Thorn Rose Society would have fought to the death! Not only me, but everyone else in Fontaine would be in danger as well."
Finina showed a look of shock and sadness. "So Mr. Cares... intentionally sought death."
"That's right," Navia looked at Clorinde who was accompanying the Water God, "Clorinde was another participant in that duel."
Navia: "I don't want your apology, your guilt, or your care. I want you to tell the truth about what you feel."
Navia and Clorinde's eyes met, and all the things that they had been unable to express to each other over the years flowed through their gaze.
Carles is not only her biological father, but also Clorinde's beloved elder.
As she mourned and raged over her father's death at the hands of her sisters, Clorinde also suffered the pain and guilt of losing a loved one.
Finina looked at Navia and then at Clorinde beside her, not understanding why they both suddenly stopped talking.
Finina: "Uh... So during the duel, Clorinde, could you sense that Mr. Carles was seeking death?"
Clorinde nodded solemnly after being reminded, "Yes, I can."
"As a duel agent, I've experienced countless battles and slain countless dishonored people. I've also witnessed all kinds of people's desires for life: some fervent, some determined, some frantic, some twisted..."
The instinct to survive is so strong that only those with stronger beliefs can control it.
"So I can tell at a glance who's seeking life and who's seeking death. I swear on my honor and as a dueling agent that Mr. Carres has no intention of surviving!"
The audience was excited.
"I have always believed that Mr. Cares is a good man! He has done so many good things for Fontaine and should not be accused of being 'unjust'!"
"He was a brave father! A true hero!"
"Overturn the verdict! Overturn the verdict! Overturn the verdict!"
Navia looked at the raised fists in the audience, and her eyes gradually became moist.
Maybe their will is not firm, maybe they are easily influenced by public opinion, but deep down they still pursue justice.
These are the people that my father will protect even if it means bearing the blame.
When Su was about to hand the handkerchief to Navia, he looked up and saw a hazy handsome uncle putting his hand on Navia's shoulder. When he looked closely, the man disappeared.
Navia took the handkerchief and said, "Thank you, Su."
Su Gang opened his mouth when Marcelle across from him spoke first.
"I've been listening for a long time, Navia. You think the guy who made Les is the one who killed your father and is also the murderer of the serial disappearance of young girls, right? But, what does this have to do with me?"
"I don't have any children, and I've always treated my old friend's daughter, Navia, as my own. Being framed as a murderer by the child I've loved since childhood is truly... disheartening."
Su looked at the singer-songwriter Marcelle with a disgusted expression, clenching and unclenching his fists.
Paimon looked anxiously towards the entrance. "He's so sure we can't produce any evidence! What about nothing? What about nothing?"
Marcelle bowed to the water god, the chief judge, and then to the audience, and then began her defense.
"I'm a businessman, doing some business. I have no motive to make the girl disappear. There's no profit in this matter, and the risks are too great, so why bother?"
"When I was young, I left my hometown of Zhidong and went to Baisong Town to do small business. But the case of the missing girl had already happened before I came to Fontaine, right?"
"My entry records and the date of my business application can serve as evidence to prove that I have nothing to do with this horrific terrorist case."
Marcelle expressed a sense of sadness as she watched Navia demonstrate the tolerance of an elder.
"My child, I know you have unexpressible sorrow in your heart, but you cannot forget your father's teachings."
"He hopes you can be more rational, calm, and thoughtful, instead of just focusing on yourself all the time."
"When you understand how to consider others and how to stop being controlled by impulse, your father will be satisfied."
"But look at you now... Sigh."