Chapter XXV: The Day of the Judgment

"Your time has come. Connor stood at the door of the prison and said to Gabriel, "Today is the day you will receive God's judgment, that is, the day you will die completely. ”

"Is it time to come so soon?" Gabriel actually smiled, "Then I can't wait to finally get out and do things after being locked up for so long." ”

"A dying man's self-deprecation?" Connor made no secret of his mockery, "well, I'll take you to the execution ground now, and when you get there, you won't be able to speak with this mouth." ”

With Connor's order, the door to the prison was opened, and the two members of the Angel Army used the keys to open the chains, but Gabriel's hands and feet were still shackled by the divine runes of God, and he was pushed out of the cell.

"It feels a lot better than the air in the prison. Gabriel took a deep breath and said, "And that armor of yours, I have to say that a closer look makes me feel more annoying than before." ”

"Save these words for the execution ground. Connor looked at Gabriel in front of him and smiled, "Take him away now, I'm sure the next trial will be wonderful." ”

Gabriel walked through the black underground passage, he walked up the steps, the sound of the shackles clashing with each other echoed clearly in his ears, he didn't know how long he had walked, and a ray of light suddenly pierced him and he could barely open his eyes.

Gabriel felt a lot more relaxed for a moment, and just after spending so much time in that dark dungeon, he almost felt that the bright world outside was the most beautiful thing.

Is that how you've felt over the years? Lucifer. Gabriel immediately thought of what happened to his brother, no wonder you are so crazy now, it seems that this kind of punishment is really torturous.

"What are you doing? Let's go!" Connor nudged him mercilessly, "There's still some way to where you're going, and I don't want to be late." ”

Gabriel walked along the wide road, guarded by a member of the Angelic Army on the left and right sides of him, and although Gabriel's strength had been limited, it was evident from their nervous countenances that they were still afraid.

It's strange that I didn't see a single angel or spirit. A question flashed through Gabriel's mind, what was going on, as if heaven was completely empty today.

And when he was about to walk to the judgment room, Gabriel finally understood what was going on today.

All the angels and souls in heaven gathered here, and the angels of heaven stood at the top of the line, and those souls who lived in heaven stood behind the angels, their eyes were so cold that Gabriel felt uncomfortable just by looking at them.

Yes, I'm not an archangel of courage right now, I'm not an archangel now, I'm just a traitor who has been spurned.

Thinking of this, the corners of Gabriel's mouth unconsciously raised a slight arc, what a sarcastic reality, people who fight for justice have to accept the judgment of evil, while onlookers think that I am the real sinner.

Gabriel could see two chairs placed directly in front of the judgment seat, the tallest of which sat his father, and the other Raphael watched with a subtle smile as he walked slowly.

As soon as Gabriel stood on the judgment seat, angry voices rang out like a tide: "Traitor! Traitor!" "What a shame! As an archangel of courage, he would choose to betray!" "Bring this traitor to justice on the spot, we want a righteous verdict!"

"Silence, silence!" Raphael shouted solemnly, but the expression on his face was clearly satisfied with the current situation.

You won't have any other enemies after I'm dead, Raphael. Gabriel sneered in his heart, my brother and I have mistaken you, you bastard! You are a complete villain and a traitor at heart!

"I can understand the anger of the sinner in front of me. Raphael cleared his throat and continued, "But now we are in the most just judgment before God, please be calm, he will judge soon." ”

The fairest verdict?Gabriel almost forced himself not to laugh out loud, is it up to you, Raphael? You're going to make me laugh to death with this joke, so let me watch this farce again.

"Now, then, let me ask the prisoner a few last questions. Raphael turned his head to Gabriel, who felt that the smile on Raphael's face almost made him want to vomit.

"Gabriel, is it true that you, as the Son of God, chose to rebel against Heaven, left Heaven without God's permission, and plotted a rebellion in a vain attempt to overthrow God's rule?"

"I did leave heaven without permission. Gabriel looked Raphael in the eye and said, "But it's not a betrayal. ”

"And what do you say it is?"

"I'm just looking for a place to relax. Gabriel replied playfully, "Some of them make me feel so bored that you can't say that I have betrayed heaven by going on a trip." ”

There was immediately a voice of discussion in the crowd of onlookers, and the expression on Raphael's face was a little embarrassed, he did not expect Gabriel to take this trial seriously at all.

"Well, even if this crime can be reluctantly pardoned. Raphael then said, "What is the explanation for your return to heaven after so many years and your plot to overthrow God's rule?"

"I just wanted to have a good talk with my father. Gabriel laughed, "The conversation between the son and the father, but we had some differences, so we didn't talk about it in the end, can this be called a conspiracy to start a rebellion?"

"Hugh quibbles. Raphael looked confident, "I have someone here to testify that you really want to start a rebellion in heaven." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, several members of the Angelic Army came to the judgment seat, and they all identified Gabriel as having met with them in private, and promised to give them a high position when the matter was done.

He hired a bunch of crooks to testify, and Gabriel had been prepared for such a thing. He just wanted to kill me, he just needed to find a bunch of fake witnesses, and then the others would believe what he said.

When the last man had finished speaking, Raphael looked at Gabriel again: "How is it? Gabriel, they all accuse you of this crime, do you want to continue to deny it now?"

"A bunch of vile and shameless liars!" said Gabriel, before he could speak, an angry voice rang out in the corner of the judgment seat.

"Are you questioning my justice?" Raphael laughed as he looked at the man who spoke up, "Don't forget that you yourself were once a person who lived with a traitor for a while, and maybe you yourself are suspected of being a traitor!"

"That's nonsense!" Risut pulled out the sword he was hiding behind him, and almost at the same time several members of the Angel Army surrounded him.

"Lord Gabriel has come back to correct the wrongs of Heaven, how can someone like him die unjustly at your hands like this!You despicable coward!Raphael, do you have the guts to duel me now!?"

"There's no need for me to duel with a guy like you. Raphael tilted his head and said, "Look around you, Risut, for the slightest act of your rashness will kill you instantly, and I suggest you think twice before you act." ”

That's reckless, Risut. Gabriel frowned, he could understand Risut's loyalty to him, but in this case, his actions were tantamount to sending him to death.

"Put your sword down, Risut. Gabriel shouted, "Put it down now, don't do such stupid things!"

"But Lord Gabriel, I must not watch you die here!" said Risut in a firm tone, "I have fought under your command, and my subordinates will die with you today!"

"I'm not going to die, Risut. Gabriel said, "At least not today, the judgment is not over, now put down the sword in your hand at once!"

"They're going to try to frame you!"

"Am I still your commander?" Gabriel suddenly asked such a question.

"Of course you are. Risut was stunned for a moment and then replied, "Always!"

"Then I now order you to lay down your sword in my capacity as a commander!" Gabriel said in a stern tone, "This is an order, I order you to lay down your sword and witness my judgment on the sidelines, do you understand?"

"But—"

"Nothing. Gabriel's words were as cold as ice, "If you don't carry it out, then you will no longer be my subordinate, and your life and death will have nothing to do with me at all!"

Now put your sword down, Risut. Gabriel thought to himself, I can't let you die here like this, so please obey my commands!

"I see. Risut sighed and threw his sword to the ground, "I obey your orders and will witness your judgment in peace." ”

That's what a smart person should do. Raphael laughed, "Then our trial should be able to continue, Gabriel." ”

"Whatever you want. ”

"That's good. Raphael said smugly, "Now ask God to give the final verdict, I think you have already made a decision in your hearts." ”

"Gabriel, you've disappointed me. God got up from his chair, and he looked at Gabriel, and Gabriel looked back at him.

He wasn't my father. Gabriel thought to himself, now he is just such a father's face, in the name of justice, I am going to crusade against you here today!

"As my son, you have done such a rebellious thing, you have betrayed your duty, your heart has slipped into darkness, even as your father, I can no longer defend you. ”

Gabriel felt his anger melt the shackles on his hands. You despicable creature, you have turned Heaven into what it is, trying to cover it with darkness, and even slaughtering my companions at will!

"In the light of these crimes, I once again make the most just verdict. God continued, and Gabriel could see in his eyes the mockery of himself and the complacent aftermath of the successful plot.

"I hereby sentence you to death, Gabriel, and now put you to justice on the spot, so that true justice can be achieved. ”

"Wait a minute!" cried Gabriel, "I have some things to say yet, so don't be so impatient to give the verdict, father!"

Everyone present was stunned, and in the end, it was Raphael who reacted first.

"God has already ruled against you, what more do you have to say, sinner?"

"I want to tell a story. Gabriel smiled and said, "It's an interesting story, so let's all listen to it here now." ”