Chapter 104 Trial and Execution
After Anthony took his seat, he handed over the files compiled from the city lord's mansion and the paper documents recording the confessions to the "mansion guards" to the [Supreme] "Grand Arbitrator" Landauer.
Landauer did not reach out to take it, a bright golden luster flashed in his pupils, and he said "order":
"——[Review these documents]."
Landauer's voice seemed to carry some kind of overlapping echo. And just as he gave the "order", another vague phantom appeared behind him.
The "phantom" had the same appearance and outline as Landauer, but the details were blurry and unrecognizable. The "phantom" leaned over and reached out to pick up the files and documents on the table, then retreated behind Landauer, rubbing the pages. Start "reviewing" page by page.
"Edict" and "Spiritual Body", these are the unique abilities of [Supreme].
"Well, once my spirit body has finished reviewing those documents, I will know how to judge Rodive Walden's crime."
Landauer said, his eyes looking at Anthony at the same time: "So, is there anything you want to add about the Holy Court?"
"Lord Landauer." Anthony nodded and said, "You know. This time, Rodive brought us a lot of trouble."
"This is inevitable." Landauer was noncommittal. "The 'Purity Order' has also brought us a lot of trouble."
"I hope that the 'Department of Justice' can provide some explanation and compensation for this." Anthony said in a moderate tone, "And, I hope that before we officially leave Red Maple City, we can see Rodive commit suicide with our own eyes."
This time Landauer was silent.
He frowned slightly, then asked in a dissatisfied tone: "Anthony, are you teaching the 'Grand Arbitrator' how to do things?"
"This is my authority." Anthony retorted in time. "Although we are not tainted with the world, my authority is above yours in the 'supernormal' realm."
"So, Landauer." Anthony said in a deep voice, "This is undoubtedly an 'extraordinary event'. On the premise that we have produced complete proof, my request is not excessive."
Landauer's golden eyes stared directly into Anthony's eyes. Luo Xiu, who was "watching the battle" from the side, felt that the atmosphere at the scene was tense.
It is quite common for the extraordinary beings of [Supreme] and [Glory] to have disagreements like this. From the corner of his eye, Luo Xiu glanced at the expressionless Connor and Pamier beside him. They were already used to such scenes.
…
The "confrontation" on the desktop lasted until Landauer's "spiritual body" reviewed the documents.
The vaguely outlined spirit body gently put the files back on the table, then bowed slightly to Landauer from behind and said: "——No problem, my lord. This is a very detailed file. "
After hearing Landauer's "spiritual body" make such a conclusion, Luo Xiu could feel that the tension in Anthony's body relaxed.
After listening to the "spiritual body's" report, Landauer immediately crossed his arms and gave his spiritual body a new "order":
"——[Step back]."
Landauer's spiritual body then bowed slightly, then stepped back, turning into a burst of dark light and disappearing.
"Okay." Landauer finally relented, "Anthony, your appeal is reasonable. On behalf of the 'Department of Law', I accept your appeal."
…
The trial of "Rodiff Walden" was announced the day after this meeting.
On this day, almost all the middle-class citizens and above in Red Maple City were gathered in the largest square.
In front of the crowds of citizens was a majestic temporary platform and a large fixed gallows.
Landauer, the [Supreme] Grand Arbitrator, was standing on the high platform with his hands behind his hands, looking down at the crowd moving below.
The people were whispering, and they didn't know what happened at this time.
Although the "Lord of Lodiv" has been missing for nearly a week, Lodiv, who is used to eating corpses, has not had any negative impact on the normal operation of the city.
On the contrary, since the "Lordive City Lord" disappeared, people were surprised that the City Lord's mansion did not send anyone to collect various taxes!
For the general public, this is the first time they have seen it.
People's curious eyes turned to the high platform in front of them, focusing on the "big man" standing at the top, wearing gorgeous noble robes.
"——[Everyone is silent]!"
The invisible pressure spread rapidly outward from Landauer.
This was the [Supreme] group order, and the people at the scene suddenly felt a tremor, and their mouths that were chattering and discussing seemed to be zipped up in an instant. The whole place suddenly fell silent, and the people began to stare.
At this time, they have gradually understood who the "big man" on the high platform is.
——That is the real ‘ruling class’ of the Nolan Empire!
——The [Supreme] person! The rulers who control the "control" power of the entire empire!
Normally, these ordinary people would never see such a big shot. Although they were forcibly silenced at this time, their eyes revealed unprecedented fanaticism.
"Now, I will announce something important -"
Landauer then spoke. His voice was not high-pitched, but with his extraordinary power, it could be heard clearly by everyone present.
"——'Rodiff Walden', the former Lord of Red Maple City, has been found guilty of seventeen serious crimes including 'the highest crime of collaborating with the enemy', 'the highest crime of slandering God', and 'the highest crime of corruption'."
"——Now, in the name of [Supreme], I formally remove him from the position of 'Lord of Red Maple City', deprive him of all political rights, and sentence him to death by hanging, which will be executed immediately."
As Landauer's words came out, he also lifted the "Group Silence" command spell.
The next moment, the crowd was boiling!
"——What? Lodiv collaborates with the enemy? Immediately...hanging?"
"——This is too sudden! Old Peter, did you hear it!"
"——That's good! That fat pig should have died long ago!"
"——Huh? What? What happened..."
"——Fried fish fingers with melon seeds and peanuts, if necessary..."
"——No wonder I said, why the guards of those mansions didn't come to my place to collect taxes..."
"——Lodiv is going to be hanged? Then... what about Red Maple City? What should we do?"
"——..."
The civilians were immediately stunned by this explosive news.
And under everyone's gaze, behind the high platform.
A fat body that had been stripped of all its clothes and completely naked was dragged onto the high platform by the guarding soldiers.
That is the Lord of Lodiv!
At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Rodive's naked body.
"——He, he turned out to be... rotten!"
"——Mom, mom, you..."
"——Children can't watch it, they can't watch it!"
"—Hang him! Hang him!"
"——..."
The atmosphere of the crowd reached a climax for a while.
The guards carried Lodiff directly under the gallows and placed a noose around his fat neck.
At this time, Rodive had lost his mind, his body was shaking slightly, and he was unconscious of everything that was happening at the moment.
But this did not prevent the public from showing unprecedented excitement over the fact that Lodiff was about to be hanged.
People waved their arms in anger and denounced and cursed. This is the cheapest justice that ordinary people can do.
After confirming that the rope around Lodiff's neck was secure, the guards raised their axes and cut the rope behind him.
——Zila! Rodive's fat body was immediately lifted up high. He kicked his feet in the air a few times and then stopped moving.
Rodive Walden, the biggest cancer in Red Maple City, has been officially put to death.
There will be more later. I just came back from sweeping the grave and coded QwQ
(End of this chapter)