NCCnovel Chapter 700 Hello, Father Prime Minister
Chapter 700 Hello, Father Prime Minister
Today's trial at the Opicley Opera House is a case involving the manufacture of counterfeit food.
Xu Ning stood behind and to the side of Fu Ningna with great interest, watching the entire trial process.
Yes, standing behind this current water god, without even being given a bench, is said to be a great honor in Fontainebleau.
According to Clarinde, who was standing on the other side, "Lady Frinna means that this will help you be accepted by the Fontaines quickly and allow you to move freely in all places."
It must be said that when I suddenly appeared behind Funina, all eyes in the entire opera house audience turned to me.
Even Charlotte, who was sitting in a corner, raised her camera and snapped two photos in this direction before seemingly being warned by a staff member.
This also reminded Xu Ning that what he forgot last night might not be just the little snake's midnight snack.
Upon seeing Charlotte, Xu Ning recalled hearing about the case currently being tried somewhere before.
Charlotte said that it seemed she had been tracking down and exposing the unscrupulous businessman's misdeeds even before she went to Mondstadt.
So it must be the person standing in the dock who hired someone to assassinate Charlotte at Qiufen Mountain, right?
Despite the unscrupulous businessman's attempts to justify his actions with various claims, such as that his food, though uninspected and defective, was cheaper and that he was even doing charity work for many people in Grey River, he still managed to do so.
However, at the end of the debate, the judge, who was supposedly the highest-ranking judge in Fontaine, still delivered a guilty verdict.
Xu Ning was not surprised at all by this.
Charlotte's chain of evidence is complete, well-organized, and solid; it would be problematic if she were still acquitted.
However, to Xu Ning's surprise, the trial was not over even at this stage.
Everyone was waiting for a machine called the "Cardinal of Decree" to make another judgment based on the results of the debate between the two sides.
And the strangest thing is that in this opera house, it seems that only the judgment made by this machine is the final judgment, although according to Clarinde, the conclusion of the Supreme Judge is always consistent with it.
Xu Ningjing took a sip of wine and stared at the "Cardinal Decree" for a long time, gradually coming to a conclusion in her mind.
The heart of the water god must be in that machine.
If we compare it to the Sumeru system that still exists in the Void System, if a Sumeru person with a terminal commits a crime, the Void System can easily conclude that he is guilty, and guarantee that it is more accurate than a judge.
Because the Void can "see" everything this person does, and the driving force behind the Void system is the heart of the Grass God.
So this so-called "judgment" machine must also be using the divine power of the Heart of the Water God to "monitor" everything that happens in Fontaine through some means, which is why it can make accurate judgments.
If that's the case, then the water god in front of me must also know about and approve of this matter.
But how did Funina, who had lost the heart and power of God, manage to maintain her position as the Water Goddess despite that man's immense strength?
Xu Ning then turned his gaze to the Supreme Judge over there—Navilette.
Even without using his elemental vision, Xu Ning could feel the surging water elemental power emanating from him just by standing here.
If I had to use one word to describe that power, it would be "magnificent".
To put it simply, if I were to encounter both Fryna and Navelette on the street, I would definitely think that this man is the true water god. As for Fryna? I could only offer an apologetic "heh."
It seems I need to observe the relationship between this water god and that supreme judge more closely.
Just when Xu Ning felt that his trip hadn't been in vain, the trial proceedings were still not over.
The unscrupulous businessman actually stood in the dock shouting, "I disagree with the verdict and demand a duel to protect my charitable reputation."
"After all, we all know that the journalist who testified against me is Miss Charlotte, who has practically swept the Laville Awards. She's said to be in cahoots with many high-ranking officials; otherwise, how could she consistently win those awards..."
Xu Ning frowned. Is this guy really that arrogant?
Isn't the law of Fontaine too lenient?
"Well, although it's a bit inappropriate to ask this, if someone suddenly jumped out here and killed a criminal on the spot, how many years would they have to serve in Mello Petersburg?"
When Clarinde heard Xu Ning's question, even her usually aloof face couldn't help but show a hint of surprise, as if she was realizing for the first time the subconscious lawlessness of the person in front of her.
"Please leave such professional matters to our professional duel agents."
After Clarind finished speaking, she took a few steps forward, facing the clamoring unscrupulous merchants below.
"We have always respected the courage to fight for one's honor. So, let me confirm once again, are you sure you want to submit your application for this proxy duel?"
"Ouch!"
When Claurind stepped forward, everyone in the opera house erupted in excited cheers.
Many people were even shouting "Proxy duel, proxy duel," but Xu Ning clearly saw that many more people were looking at the defendant's dock with mocking expressions, as if they were certain that the trial had already come to an end.
"I confess!"
The unscrupulous businessman, with an air of righteous indignation, loudly proclaimed his truest feelings.
Xu Ning couldn't help but laugh. This trial was truly unique to Fontainebleau at this moment. As long as I surrender quickly enough, you can forget about defeating me.
"I'm very curious about the final step in your trial..."
Xu Ning took a sip of wine and smiled at Clarinde, who had returned to her original position, asking, "...If I did commit a crime, but given my formidable strength, even defeating the strongest dueling agent of the Fontaine Court, how would you define my crime?"
Clarin replied calmly, "If you possess unrestrained power, can your actions still be defined as 'crimes'?"
Xu Ningzai pondered the sentence carefully for a moment, then said, "I understand. Thank you for your explanation."
"So, the trial should be over, right? What's our schedule next?"
Xu Ning looked at Lady Funina on the throne in front of him, who seemed to have no intention of getting up, so he could only turn to Clarinde and ask her again.
"As far as I know, it's highly likely that Lady Furina will spend the whole day at the opera house, since she spends most of her time there. Of course, she will definitely arrange a sumptuous lunch for you."
"what?"
Xu Ning was surprised. Was this Water God of Fontaine really that free?
"Doesn't our Water God need to concern himself with the daily affairs of Fontaine and the implementation of laws?"
“What you’re talking about is the work of the Supreme Judge Navelette; Lady Funina never bothers with such trivial matters.”
You've reduced the highest authority of a country to trivial matters, girl!
So, how did our Water God treat the Supreme Judge?
Is it the Prime Minister?