Chapter 14: Loria, Your Uncle Called You Home for Dinner (1)
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www.mpzw.com) The hall of the town council has many functions, such as meetings, votes and trials, and all local citizens have the right to participate.
The bench is located at the front of the hall, on the left is the venue where the citizens are attending and the jury, on the right is the presiding officer and the judge, and on the right, the prosecution is located.
There is, however, an extra seat, which is to the left of the judgment seat - this is the seat of the local lord.
This arrangement reflects the strange organizational system of human society, the democratic system of the city-state that has been handed down from the era of the city-state and the aristocratic feudal system that arose in the era of the Alahi Empire. 1
The presiding judge, Balzac, who had already begun to bow his head, dressed like a monk of the Church of Light, cleared his throat and said, "The trial of the Scarlet Crusader spies for their invasion of Nightlight is now open...... Uh, the prosecution has the floor. β
The Commander of the Night's Watch, Althea, was the prosecution, and she even winked at Loria.
"What to do, Sister Anne, I am beginning to question the fairness of this trial. Loria whispered to Anne beside her, frowning.
"The defence, please be quiet and don't talk to each other. Presiding Judge Balzac warned.
"Ahem, please don't scare our little hero. The old duke, who was sitting on the side of the judgment seat with his staff, spoke: "It is cruel to keep a little girl of this age quiet. β
"Oh no! Sister Annie! We seem to have a vested interest in the miscarriage of justice...... Woohoo......" Loria chuckled, then elbowed Anne.
Balzac slapped the table, and he said to the old duchess: "I don't care what their merits are, I trust that the law will give a fair account to anyone...... Now, please stop interfering with the independence of the judiciary!
"Oh oh......" The old duke shrunk his neck and gestured with his hand to his mouth to zip it up.
Balzac breathed a sigh of relief, and he motioned for Althea to begin.
The female commander of the Night's Watch flipped through the prepared manuscript and read it.
"As the leader of the Night's Watch to keep Nighttown safe, I'm receiving ......"
When Althea saw the words 'warm-hearted', she crossed them out with a pen.
"I got a report from a couple of idle idiots, and I learned about ......"
Althea crossed out the words 'Scarlet Crusader Spy' with her pen.
"The little girl who learned that the heroic action that helped us fight off the undead came from the Scarlet Crusade. Althea, who read this, simply threw the manuscript aside and said directly: "But what does it matter, let's hurry up and celebrate the victory!"
"I'll invite you tonight!" Altea shouted as she turned to the townsfolk who were hearing.
There was a cheer in the auditorium, mixed with a few whistles.
Anne covered her forehead with her hand and shook her head, "You are actually the defense lawyer." β
At this moment, the enraged Presiding Judge Balzac flipped the table!
Seeing the frenzied presiding judge roaring around, the townspeople finally fell silent.
"Uncle Balzac, I know you were beaten by your aunt yesterday, but please calm down, this is the Holy Inquisition...... "Althea tried to persuade the Speaker to calm down,
The furious Presiding Judge Balzac picked up his chair!
Althea, who didn't know how to comfort others, shrunk her neck and made a zipper gesture with her hand to her mouth, a gesture that finally silenced the angry presiding judge.
"Cut, what's the hair...... The town is so big, why bother with the villagers. The old duke pursed his lips and muttered quietly.
Balzac pretended not to hear, he patted his head with a few more hairs and said directly to Loria: "Someone accused you of being a spy of the Scarlet Crusade, do you have anything to say, defense." β
"Hmm...... I'm a Scarlet Crusader, but I'm not a spy, I'm really just passing through. Loria replied, anyway, the adventurer's probing skills can't be faked, and it's too late to kill people now.
"Who would believe it?" said the old duke, pouting.
"Which side are you helping, Soul Fade!" said Balzac angrily at the old duke.
"Ah...... Your Excellency the Presiding Judge, please calm down. Loria persuaded Balzac.
"I can't play anymore! I'm going to resign, resign!" said Balzac, and the townspeople and the jury began to laugh.
"It's all quiet!" Loria shouted as she stood on her chair, "stop laughing, and shut up that old man who was shaking around." β
The old duke made a hurt expression of 'I'm your teammate, how can you do this', and the townsfolk who were looking forward to the next development also quieted down.
Loria, who was standing in the chair, clapped her hands and said, "Okay, now I invite the witnesses to testify in court." β
After saying that, Loria jumped out of her chair, took the handkerchief handed by the paladin, wiped it, and sat down.
Soon, several adventurers were invited to the middle position, and they unleashed their probing spells on Loria in turn, confirming that the pink-haired Lori was indeed a Scarlet Crusader.
After the jury's opinion, a listless Balzac pronounced the verdict: "In view of the defendant's apparent assistance to the actions of the citizens of Nightlight against the undead, I and the jury unanimously found that the defendant Loria Mograini is not guilty of espionage." β
Althea took the lead and applauded.
Glancing at Althea with a resentful look, Balzac continued, "However, due to the laws of the Alliance, the defendant needs to be transferred to Stormwind, and Stormwind will handle the repatriation. β
"I'm protesting!" Loria jumped up and said, "I don't trust the Stormwind authorities. β
Loria's words resonated, and the townspeople of Nightshade Town, who had not been able to receive Stormwind City's assistance for many years, were very resentful, and they complained for a while.
Balzac was also too lazy to maintain order, he shook his head and said: "I don't trust them either, but this is an irrefutable law...... I'm sorry, miss. β
"This will not work, Uncle Balzac. The Stormwind Souls will put them in prison!" Althea retorted.
"Shut up, Artea. Law and democracy cannot be undermined!" said the old duke, who did not tremble, and said righteously.
So which side are you on?
"What should I do, Loria?" Hearing that Anne, who was going to be in prison, finally stopped being angry, and she was angry that she had been hiding too many things from Loria before, and she pulled the cuffs of the pink Lori and asked.
"The desert raises the wind and sand...... Woohoo......" Loria was elbowed after only one sentence.
"You've hit me twice!
Dodging Annie's third attack, Loria stood up and rubbed her face.
With a sudden change of temperament, she said to the presiding judge, Balzac, gracefully and unhurriedly, "I am Loria Mograini, daughter of Duke Darien Mograini and Princess Roca Hillsbrad. The third in line to subrogate the Kingdom of Lordaeron and the first in line to subrogate in the Kingdom of Steinbrand. According to the laws of the Union, no one may restrict my movement for any reason without confirming that I have committed a crime. β2
That's why Pink Lori has always been confident, and although she doesn't want to recall the horror of that year, the knowledge instilled by Loka has helped.
The presiding judge searched his head for legal knowledge, and it was indeed true.
The old duke was smiling.
"Why didn't you say it earlier?" Balzac thought there was a conspiracy.
"Miss, Miss, I'm here. Out of nowhere, Utqilar shouted and beckoned to Loria, the little maid who didn't know much about the world situation had a sparkle in her eyes, and she didn't know that the title she wore had no real meaning, as if she saw that she stood at the top of the maid society and finally became the head of the royal maid.
"You're a straightforward person who expresses your feelings, Utkiral. Loria laughed.
Anne was not surprised in any way, as a former queen, she would not have been moved by these titles at all.
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"Loria, wait a minute. You're Alexander's granddaughter. β
Before entering the town council, the old Duke of Ebollock, who learned Loria's name from the adventurer, said to the pink-haired Lori.
"Well, yes. Have you seen me?"
Abbot stroked Loria's head and sighed, "Your mother lived in Nightshade when she was pregnant with you, and your grandfather entrusted me with the care of you. β3
Loria tilted her head and said, "I'd love to hear from my uncle." β
Withdrawing his sigh and replacing it with a kind smile, Duke Abrok said kindly, "You have grown up and are more beautiful than your mother. β
Loria, who shuddered when she heard this, trembled and said, "No, no, no." Mom is the world's number one cute and beautiful storage zΓ i. β
"Well, what a good boy," said Ebollock. I'll open a portal to Ironforge in a moment, greet King Magni for me, tell him who you are, and he'll help you get home...... Now, let's make a little joke with Yan SΓΉ's judge. β4
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Note 1: Unlike the modern democracy of the dwarfs, the democracy of mankind is a limited ancient democracy.
Note 2: Subrogation is a legal term, which refers to the fact that the heirs to both thrones are Rocca, and Loria is the heir she appoints to subrogate in place of her who has died. That's why Loria was able to skip Aaron, but unfortunately, Lodanren and Steinbrad had already ruined Miè, and Miss Loria still had to fight on her own.
Note 3: This matter is mentioned in Book I.
Note 4: Portals are mage skills, but Duke Abrook is both a priest and a mage. This is the official setting, but it's not my second design, in fact, many NPCs have several talents in the same class, or several classes. So it is not at all surprising that Miss Loria looks like a warrior and a thief.