Chapter 390: The Great Prison
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"Yuan Prison"
The full name is Esinghar Prison, located in the northeast of the city of Yannaegal and on the east side of the Royal High Court.
The worst prisoners in the entire empire are imprisoned here.
Its appearance looks like a pot lid, with only one floor on the ground, but there are 7 floors underground.
There are soldiers from a whole army patrolling day and night, and the guards in the prison should be at least level 2 extraordinary.
The side door quietly opened and a mysterious man in black robe walked into it.
Under the gray dome, there are only a few beams and pillars, the magic torch is burning quietly, and there are no dead corners in the empty hall.
Under the guidance of a prison guard, the man in black robe walked through the side portal and walked down the deep ladder.
Spacious, empty, echoing the prisoner's screams when he was tortured, and shouting with a mad voice.
The most obvious difference between layers is a thick metal door. I don’t know what material it is cast. It is dark and so heavy that it cannot be opened by humans.
Each next level, the noise is reduced by a little until it becomes completely silent.
The target of the man in black is on the 6th floor of the underground.
Here, the protection is further up, and there are gargoyles waiting to be activated or steel golem guards waiting to be activated.
The corridor is even more 10 meters away, and there are heavy iron grilles as barriers - all of them are made of precious magic sealing steel.
The man in black passed through 13 iron bars and finally found the cell he wanted to visit at the deepest part of the 6th floor.
The door as thick as a wall opened, and another wall was inside. The guard stepped forward to pull the chains, and the wall slowly rose, revealing half of the fence.
The mottled light shot into the dark cage, allowing the man in the black robe to clearly see the environment in the prison.
A bare stone bed, a stone table, a stone bench embedded in the ground, and a sink in the corner are all in the prison.
And on the bed, a man was lying.
He was almost covered with chains, and only a few fingers could move.
The already cold face is now thinner, with a thick layer of stubble on her chin, and her hair is as scattered as seaweed, but it cannot cover up her sharp black eyes. "Lei Wen." The man in black robe called out the man's name in a low voice.
"Ha, it's been 17 days. It's the first time someone has come to see me." Lei Wen sat up and leaned against the wall: "Long time no see, Duke Pei Dinnan."
Maybe because he didn't speak for a long time, Lei Wen's voice was a little hoarse.
Pei Dinnan took off his hood, waved his hand, and the guards around him turned around and left, closing the door.
Looking at Lei Wen's vicissitudes, Pei Dinan made it straight to the point:
"You're in trouble."
"But I can help you."
Hearing this, Lei Wen did not react.
He knew that since Pei Dinnan had taken the risk to this prison, it must have been more than just saying these two nonsense.
Sure enough, Pei Dinnan looked at Lei Wen deeply and continued:
"...You are imprisoned this time, and it was jointly operated by the new nobles and the Church of Light."
"Why?" Lei Wen asked.
"For the Church of Light, killing their priests is an extremely reasonable excuse." Pei Dinnan revealed the news he knew:
"Of course, in terms of the root cause, you are too close to Thomas."
"Thomas performed well in recent years and had a very high call for promotion to cardinal. There were only 12 cardinals. If he wanted to get promoted, someone would give way."
"But in that position, who is willing to give up the power in his hands?"
Reven smiled: "So, convicting me is equivalent to convicting Thomas, at least giving him an indelible stain on his glorious achievements over the years."
"It's indeed reasonable."
"What about the new nobles? Duke of Serafinu, I wanted to win me over the past few days."
Peinan sighed: "The three families have always been advancing and retreating, and the Irivonde family and the Melodian family have made a decision, and Serafinu can't fight."
"As for the reason -
There is an earl in the Nord Province, and someone needs to fill it. It is better to replace it with your own people than outsiders; not to mention, this can also gain the favor of the Church of Light."
"After the end, it is still profit." Lei Wen smiled: "So, Duke Pei Dinnan, what do you want to get from me when you come here?"
Pei Dinnan does not hate Lei Wen's straightforwardness:
"Join us and make the empire more brilliant together."
But Lei Wen's answer surprised Pei Dinan: "Sorry, I can't accept it." Pei Dinan frowned: "Lei Wen, being persistent and pride is of course a good thing for the nobles, but you must be clear about your situation." "Indeed, public opinion is probably still beneficial to you now, but this trial cannot be won by public opinion alone." "The new nobles and the Church of Light are not unprepared. Although they are kept secrets very strictly, we have also heard that they have collected quite powerful evidence and witnesses."
"If this were not the case, the Supreme Court and the Supreme Justice of the Noble Council would not issue your arrest warrant."
"Now, only we have the ability to protect you and help you escape from your crimes!"
At this moment, Lei Wen was slightly moved.
But in Pei Dinnan's expectant gaze, Lei Wen shook his head slowly and firmly. "Sorry, Lord Duke, I know you are full of sincerity, but I still can't agree."
"The King's Capital is not my stage, and I don't want to participate in a war that does not belong to me."
Pei Dinnan did not try to persuade him for the third time, so he slowly stood up:
"I know this decision is not easy. If you don't agree now, I can understand."
"5 days."
"I will do it again in 5 days. At that time, I hope to hear the answer I want."
The originally rising wall gradually fell down, and there was darkness in the cell again.
Leiwen pursed her lips.
To be fair, the conditions given by Pei Dinnan are already generous enough.
But Lei Wen still couldn't agree.
Human favor is an invisible noose.
But some can be repaid, some cannot be broken free.
When the life-saving grace can be paid back, it is not up to the person who is rescued.
What's more, Lei Wen is not unsure of getting out of trouble.
Thinking of this, Lei Wen closed his eyes and fell asleep.
There is no sunshine in the prison, and there is no alternation of day and night. Lei Wen can only judge the time by the frequency of delivering food.
2 meals a day, with an interval of about 8 hours.
Soon, 10 meals passed, and the 5th day passed, but Pei Dinnan did not appear as promised.
This made Lei Wen's heart slightly heavier. What happened outside?
20 meals, 30 meals, 40 meals...
1202 New Year's Day passed quietly.
It was not until Lei Wen ate the 227th meal after entering prison, that is, the 114th day after entering prison.
Bright Calendar 1 March 31, 202.
The prison door that had not been opened for a long time finally opened. The sunlight shone on Lei Wen's pale skin, which also made his pupils feel burning.
The guards carried Lei Wen out of prison, shaved his weed-like beard while wearing shackles, washed him briefly, took him into a carriage, and came to the venue of the trial-
Samur Palace.
This is not only the Supreme Court of the Empire, but also the place where the Imperial Congress is held.
Under the arch wall is a shield-shaped sculpture engraved with a crown, scepter and a long sword.
The crown represents the king, the scepter represents the law, and the long sword represents the nobles.
Aristocrats and civilians who heard the news filled the streets so much that the cabinet had to use more than 10,000 people to maintain order.
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But when Lei Wen left the silent and dark carriage and stepped down the stairs in front of the Samur Palace, the scene was still boiling and almost out of control.
"Severely punish the evil treason!! You can't let him escape!!"
"This is shameless frame-up, frame-up, and frame-up!!!"
"This kind of madman who started a war for his own selfish interests is not worthy of even hanging!"
"Release Baron Leiwen! Don't let the heroes bleed and cry!!!"
The accusation and praise are almost indistinguishable from Xuan Ze, but Leiwen did not listen to him, but just raised his head and enjoyed the warm sunshine in the spring.
It feels so good to see the light of day again. "Let's go, Baron Levin." An acquaintance came forward, the Duke of Vitus who had arrested Levin before.
Lei Wen said calmly: "Please lead the way, I haven't been here yet."
A strange color flashed in Weitusi's eyes. He didn't say anything more, walked ahead and opened the way for Lei Wen.
Levin seemed to be a tourist who came to visit, and even had time to observe the decoration and layout of Samur Palace.
This building has a history of 800 years and is repaired again every once in a while. Although the same materials are used, the difference between the new and the old will eventually show the difference in color and texture.
The marks on the wall are mottled like fingerprints of history.
This day will be another eye-catching page in history.
The attendees, including the guards, may not have the awareness of witnessing history, but they can clearly feel the surging torrent hidden under the water.
Everyone's face was filled with solemnity and tension.
Cruff...Rumbling...
The door carved with balances separated from it, and Lei Wen dragged the chains and walked slowly into the door.
Thousands of people were filled with the venue.
Most of them are nobles at all levels, and some are representatives of residents at all levels of the royal capital.
They look different, some are excited, some are confused, and some are nervous, but they all remain absolutely quiet.
In the crowd, Lei Wen also saw his own people.
Weston lost weight again. When he saw Lei Wen, he had excitement on his face, obviously trying to say something, but he could not speak in the quiet environment.
The hyena's huge body squeezed into the chair looked a little cramped. At this moment, she wanted to stand up and rush to Lei Wen, but Thor held it firmly.
Julia smiled, but tears also burst out from the corners of her eyes.
Levin had no time to respond, so he stood in the dock under the guidance of the guards and faced the judges in the case.
On the tower, in the center is the chief justice of the Empire wearing a silver square crown. He is now 83 years old, with wrinkles on his face, haggard like an old tree.
To Dunlup's left hand is the Imperial Prime Minister Hamilton. The Prime Minister sat quietly, with his hands crossed, and his right hand pressed his left hand to cover up the incompleteness of his left hand.
He has been in a high position for a long time and did not deliberately show his majesty, but his eyes, which were not at all turbid, made people feel tremble inexplicably.
On Dunlup's right hand, he is one of the 12 cardinals of the Church of Light and the representative of the Church of Light in the capital, Duke of Morenzo.
Although I am 50 years old, I can't see any wrinkles on my face, and I look like I am only in my early 30s at most.
Behind this judgment table is a golden semi-cylinder that is thick like a tree of the world and firmly embedded with the wall. On the top of the throne is the current ruler of the empire, Keynes XVI!
"Cough um..." Cairns XVI on the throne cleared his throat.
Judge Dunlup picked up the gavel.
Originally, if Dunlup took off his judge's robe, it would be the same as an ordinary old man. But the moment he picked up the wooden hammer, his whole person changed suddenly, and his aura covered the entire court, making everyone forget to breathe for a while.
Bang.
The wooden hammer fell on the mat, and Dunlup said in a deep voice: "Today, on March 31, 202, this court will hold a trial against Baron Raven Ota Griffith."
"I will uphold the principles of fairness and justice and issue a judgment."
"According to trial, this court noticed that you have not applied for a defense attorney to defend you. Are you ready to defend yourself, or have an experienced defense attorney appointed by this court?"
"I am willing to defend myself." Lei Wen said.
Dunlupp nodded and turned to the other side: "So, please take the accuser's representative in place."
The side door opened and a man holding a thick document in his hand walked in.
As he stood in the right dock on the court, everyone took a breath, and noisy discussions came out for a moment, and it was not until Dunlup finished the hammer.
"Marteur Anthony Vanya Edwards." Justice Dunlup said: "Are you ready to accuse Baron Revan? Can you guarantee that all your next charges have a basis?" "Yes, yourselves." Anthony nodded seriously.
A dark cloud floated in Lei Wen's heart.
How could Anthony stand here?
Although he and him were not in normal times, if his contributions to Aivol became a sin, he, the then Governor Nord, would not be able to escape the involvement!
Is it the new nobles who took action or the Church of Light that bought him...
Bang!
The judge's hammer rang out, and Dunlup said: "Since everyone is ready to take their place, then this court hereby announces that under the witness of the ancestors of the Empire, this Supreme Trial will officially begin!"
"Please start speaking."
Anthony smoothed the corners of his clothes, walked to the seat of speech under the eyes of Weisdon's gaze, took out a document, cleared his throat and said loudly:
"Today, I will accuse Reven Ota Griffith of 5 crimes!"
"First, since Reven had not inherited the title, he had the dirty nickname of 'little bee'. After inheriting the title, he remained unchanged. Even after his wife died, he had to rape others forcibly abuse others!"
"Second, Reven grew up in a slum with a harsh environment, and developed an unwashable habit, and his moral character was corrupt, and even ignored ethics. In order to inherit the title, he did not hesitate to kill his uncle with his own hands, which was for 'tricking'!"
"Second, Reven grew up in a slum with a harsh environment, and developed an unwashable habit of being unable to be washed away, his moral character was corrupt, and even ignored ethics. In order to inherit the title, he did not hesitate to kill his uncle with his own hands, which was for 'tricking'!"
"Third, not obeying orders and launching wars without authorization, so that the empire and friendly neighbors of Fitton and fell into a dilemma of fighting on both sides was for 'traitor'!"
"Fourth, during the war, the residents of the Principal of Aivolt were slaughtered, and the blood was flowing and complaining, which greatly destroyed the reputation of the imperial nobles, which was for 'brutal'!"
"Fifth, during the attack on Aivol, in order to stop his cruelty and incompetence, the priests of the Church of Light rose to resist, but were still brutally killed by him, which was for 'blasphemy'!"
"The above five crimes are all unforgivable serious crimes!"
"Therefore, I propose to the judge that I should deprive Raven of the title of nobleman, take back the fief of the Griffith family, and fight Raven
He was sentenced to beheading! ”
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(This chapter ends)