58. During the trial
I was brought before the House of Elders again, like the courtroom of the last century, where the seats were full, and all the nobles, whether blood or human, were interested in the case.
That's why Missouri was afraid, for fear that the truth I told would be speculated by the public and tarnished to his glorious image. He has always preached that the black coffin will redeem this last days, and he himself is the savior who will lead this redemption, and he enjoys being worshipped, but at the same time, he also enjoys his dark little secret.
Missouri shouted, "Silence! Quiet! "But the hall was already very quiet.
He added: "Fishbone Longinus, you are charged with the murder of all the officers of the police station on the seventeenth floor of Mocawi Street, and the murder of ten employees of the slaughterhouse on the second floor, and two nobles, in addition to the felony of kidnapping, imprisoning, and massacring black people and slaves..."
Tiphon laughed, Mai Zong sighed, and Missouri looked at the two of them with a majestic gaze, and said, "What is the objection between the two of you?" β
"Everything has a motive," said Tiphon, "so why did Colonel Longinus suddenly go on a killing spree like he was insane?" β
Missouri said, "Maybe he's really crazy. β
Ti Feng said: "If he is really a murderer who is difficult to contain, then why make a special trip from the seventeenth floor to the second floor? But not a single person was hurt along the way? β
"It's weird," Missouri said, "but we've all seen stranger, more cruel things, haven't we?" β
Michael got up and said, "My lord, please allow Colonel Longinus to defend himself." β
According to Missouri's original plan, I should have become a fool who couldn't open his mouth at this point, and he could direct the scene, but now he hasn't been able to do it, what about me? What should I say? How much to say?
It's like haggling with him in court, if I don't cross his line on the spot, he'll let me live a little longer, maybe not for long, but I need that time to win more time.
I told them that I had a clue from an informant to find out that the Blood Pact had kidnapped the black people and smuggled slaves, and had to investigate the case, and in the process, I was obstructed by the Blood Pact mercenaries, and was attacked by Severos and Modi, and was forced to kill them. I also suspect that the police tragedy was an act of revenge by the gangs.
Missouri did not interrupt me as I spoke, at least to show that he was not dissatisfied, and in fact, after his mental devastation, I could perceive the slightest change in his expression, and he seemed satisfied, at least temporarily relieved.
The key to this is the strange, weak blood, it is these baptized people that he wants to cover up the most, and he doesn't even care much about Severos and Modi. He may still want to kill me to avenge his subordinates, but as long as I don't say anything about the baptized, he can postpone his revenge.
Tiphon tapped her chin with the end of a pen, looking sleek and moving, and she said, "What do you think, Missouri?" β
"It doesn't sound obvious," Missouri said. β
Ti Feng asked again: "Mai Zong, what about you?" β
"It's reasonable, a hundred times more plausible than the story of a murderer," Mai Zong said. β
Ignoring McZong's obvious taunts, Missouri said, "Colonel, why don't you report the case?" You are a meritorious soldier in the Black Coffin Army, and you must be familiar with the rules and regulations of the Rangers. β
I said, "I'm in a hurry to save people." β
Missouri said: "I know people like you, who are greedy, self-willed, arrogant and selfish, who always want to take credit for themselves, and who see everyone as an obstacle and a burden. You're not trying to save people, you're just trying to let everyone know that you're better than a hundred, a thousand people acting alone, aren't you? β
Michael exclaimed, "Father, as far as I know about Longkey, he is a bit greedy, but which of us is not?" More often than not, he appears to be wise and will never take senseless risks. β
Missouri sneered, "What exactly do you want to say?" β
"But in essence, he was a valiant knight who would risk his life for the sake of justice in his heart," Michael said. He clapped his hands, Jean Varlang brought some files, and he said: "After the incident, I immediately ordered someone to search Modi's house and found evidence of his dealings with the Blood Pact Gang, which is enough to prove that he is the actual owner of the second-floor 'Woe Hong Zolen' slaughterhouse." This at least shows that the slaves on the spot were by no means imprisoned by Colonel Longinus! He was indeed there to save people. β
If it weren't for Michael being a little far away from me, I would have jumped up and hugged him.
Missouri's eyes constricted, his pupils dilated by half a millimeter, and he suppressed his anger as he said, "Michael, my child, please tell me, when did you become a Ranger agent?" β
"My natural romanticism has always made me want to be a detective, Longinus is my friend, and Modi was my subordinate, and I can't tolerate a deserved crime because of my subordinate," Michael said. β
I shouted, "Michael, I'm going to have a baby, and you're his godfather!" β
Michael smiled at me, but Missouri said, "You searched the nobleman's mansion without permission, and did you find anything else?" β
He was afraid that Michael would know about the existence of those weak bloods.
Michael said curiously, "No, am I negligent?" β
Missouri looked at the words and knew that Michael was not lyingβMichael was not the kind of person who was good at lying and kept his face open, and he said, "What about Sephoros? Did you find any evidence about her? β
"I don't know where Severos lives, and besidesβdespite my friendship with LegonβI don't want to steal too much of the show from the Rangers," Michael said. β
Missouri's gaze swept over Le Steel, and Le Steel did not react, except for the occasional glance that met with Missouri, and Missouri sighed, but I felt quite happy in this sigh. He was convinced that Legang had destroyed all the clues in Severos's house for him.
Bochi, the bald donkey priest, shouted, "But this mortal has killed one of us!" Not even without trial! No mercy! This is nothing short of a shame and an undisguised provocation to our theocracy! β
I shouted, "They're going to kill me!" I can't escape, so let them kill me? β
Looking at Bochi's expression, it seems that I should honestly let the blood lords suck the blood dry.
Maxwell sighed: "Emotionally, I tend to say that Severos and Modi are innocent, but in fact, it is far from that. Modi and Severos are good friends, and if one is involved, the other is to blame. β
Norris said: "It is certainly a painful loss for a mortal to defeat two compatriots of the seventh and sixth generations, but the strength of this person deserves to be re-examined. β
I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat: do they want to turn me into a blood clan and make up for their members? But I haven't been able to raise a child with Lamia. I heard Michael say that they don't have the usual human desires, they just want to suck blood, and from sucking blood they want to satisfy both desires at the same time. Lamia finally got the surgery, and I want to enjoy it for a few more years.
"If in the Middle Ages, or even in the early part of the last century, when the rule of law was weak," Missouri said, "his murder of our fellow human beings was enough to make him our enemy." β
Michael exclaimed, "But now we are in a black coffin, and we are trying to rebuild the civilization of the last century!" If what he did was in accordance with justice and the law, what was he guilty of? β
Missouri looked around and said, "Michael, I warn you, I'm in a bad mood right now, don't take my grace as a talisman for your wanton behavior!" β
"I'm just sticking a knife in my friend's ribs," Michael said. β
Missouri tapped the gavel and said, "Enough! I hereby pronounce that Michael Tiado has been deprived of the title of Marquis and of all corresponding official positions in the black coffin for the crime of abuse of power and lax royal severity, and has been demoted to the rank of baron, and has been at home to think about it. β
Michael was dumbfounded, but after a moment, he smiled, "The price we pay for friendship cannot be too heavy." β
I am ashamed of Michael, and I am ashamed of my continued contempt for the friendship he has in mind. The elders of the Black Coffin were not against it, because Michael was his adopted son, and they were happy to see Missouri cut off his right arm.
Missouri looked at me again, and I knew that my life would not be in danger, and he didn't want to push me, and I didn't want to push him, he just didn't want to retaliate.
He said: "Fishbone Longinus violated military rules by killing the nobles of the Black Coffin, and I propose that he be removed from his rank and official position, and that he be expelled from the Ranger barracks. β
I was at a loss for a while, and then a wave of anger burned straight up in my heart, I made countless feats for the black coffin, can he erase it with a word? Moreover, all the people I have killed are evildoers!
Michael said angrily: "Father! Are you crazy? Without the moonlight as a weapon, only the fishbone can deal with the sun-infected! He was indispensable to the Black Coffin. β
"Missouri, we need the blood of Larsen, and we need this very special Nefarem. If you're going to give up on him, our lab will be happy to take him. β
The archon closed his eyes for a moment and said, "Very well, you reminded me. For the time being, then, I demote Fishbone Longinus to sergeant, and the true punishment for him will have to be determined with you. β
Ti Feng sighed: "It's really a mess. She got up and walked out of the hall, and the archon suddenly asked, "Lady Tifeng, how is your daughter Bella?" Why is he repeatedly absent from banquets among nobles? She'd been a pleasure in it, and she'd always been a banquet animal. β
Tiphon pointed at Michael and said, "These children have reached the rebellious stage, and they are not so cute anymore. β
Norris smiled, "Inside the black coffin, compatriots are also dying, this world is really wonderful, isn't it?" β
Mai Zong said: "There are a lot of troubles. β
Maxwell said, "This farce has been alarming enough, it's time to stop, Missouri." β
Missouri looked indifferent and said, "What do you mean by that?" β
Maxwell confronted him in momentum, saying, "I don't know much, but if I knew more, I wouldn't do anything to you, you know it very well in your heart, so you have to be forgiving and forgiving." We are bloodthirsty Inhumans, but if we deviate from our humanity, we will become beasts. β
As soon as they had said that, each of them was silent, and the six elders departed one after another, and the Rangers escorted me back to prison.