In the silence, Bastion took out one of the stacks of photos in his hand and held it up in front of Ye Qingxuan.

The photo shows a deserted village, with crooked stone pillars and rotting wood piled up in the dry wasteland to form several buildings worthy of houses.

Sallow-faced farmers were ragged, smoking cigarettes rolled up from the leaves of some kind of plant, and their teeth were broken.

"Ye Qingxuan, do you remember where this is?"

"Oz. ”

Ye Qingxuan replied: "The nearest village to Auschwitz, the last supply point before entering Auschwitz, I have been there, I remember it.

Shan Miu Ta...... Before he died, he wanted to dig a well for them, and he asked me to borrow money. ”

"Did you say yes?" asked Bastion.

Ye Qingxuan nodded.

"Congratulations, there's money left. ”

Bastian said lightly: "They don't need any wells anymore. ”

He took out the second and third photos and put them in front of Ye Qingxuan's eyes.

Devastation.

There was no village to be seen anymore, the houses had been destroyed, the whole village was gone, and the swarthy children rummaged through the ruins.

"Because you delayed the warplane, the aftermath of the war spread to the periphery. ”

"Six towns, including Oz, are no longer inhabitable," Bastian said. They lost their last land, displaced.

The boy you see is the last inhabitant of the place, and his mother has abandoned him and fled the wilderness. My father was buried in the rubble and died of suffocation.

If the gates of heaven had been opened half an hour earlier, they would have lived. ”

Ye Qingxuan was silent.

"Let's take a look at the next one. ”

The photo is of a broken cruise ship.

"A month ago, there was an attack on the Mick, the earliest attack on Colt that we know. Bastian's voice was like reading the news, unhurried, cold and objective:

"Sixteen people were slightly injured, one crew member was seriously injured, and one pregnant woman was frightened, miscarried and lost her child. Her family was shattered, and doctors diagnosed that there was no way for her to get pregnant again.

As a result, the shipping company to which the cruise ship belonged was saddled with a large amount of debt, and it was not able to turn around, and it was acquired by another company. Two directors went bankrupt as a result.

The son of one of the directors had just dropped out of school this year after being admitted to the University Nationale I of Burgundy. He could have become an actuary. ”

"I'm against it!"

Aldrich roared: "This has nothing to do with this case!"

"The objection is invalid. Judge Borja hammered: "Go on." ”

So, go ahead.

"The third copy. ”

Bastian pulled out another photo: "The Bardes inn chain, because of an inexplicable disaster, 600 employees have lost their jobs, most of them come from the slums, and there is nothing else to remove except here." ”

"Fourth, the ...... of the Burgundy Railway Company"

"Fifth, Asgard State Bank's Precious Metals Exchange Office......"

Ye Qingxuan stared at the photo silently, and on the back of his hand, the green tendons collapsed.

"Also, this one ......"

Bastião unfolded the photograph in his hand: "Half a month ago, you launched an attack in front of the gates of the Holy City, and sixteen knights of the Witch's Hammer were killed as a result, as well as six musicians with a bright future.

This is their corpse...... Their families couldn't even tell their father and husband from the melted iron and coke. A total of 91 innocent people have suffered bereavement.

Some of them are sitting in the seats behind you, and you can look back at them. ”

Bastian stretched out his hand and pointed behind Ye Qingxuan:

Go and tell her that you are not guilty. ”

Ye Qingxuan lowered his head and looked back stiffly after a long time.

At the back of the auditorium, an old woman with a black veil bowed her head and curled up in a corner. Beside her, a fourteen-year-old girl hugged her mother and stared at Ye Qingxuan angrily, her eyes were red, but she stubbornly refused to shed tears.

That look is very familiar, like looking in the mirror and seeing yourself seven years ago.

Ye Qingxuan looked at her in a daze, and lowered his eyes after a long time.

Bastian looked at his gradually pale face, there was no disdain or hostility in his eyes, and his expression was indifferent, as if waiting for his reply.

After a long time, Ye Qingxuan made a sound:

"Okay, can I take another look?"

"Okay. ”

Bastian raised his eyebrows slightly, handed all the photos in his hand to Ye Qingxuan, and looked at him carefully flipping through them one by one, the coldness and disdain in his heart became more and more prevalent.

People are weak.

Everybody has it.

This is the strategy that 16 prosecutors have come up with after analyzing cases for a month.

Sixteen prosecutors who have sent countless heinous prisoners, perverts and murderers to prison for decades have found a weakness.

It is also Ye Qingxuan's biggest weakness.

According to the psychiatrist's profile of his personality, this damned sinner, although psychologically and physically normal most of the time, is in fact a madman who is paranoid in some way.

Combined with his style of acting, he has a strong sense of moral cleanliness and mission.

Moreover, he has a strong sense of compassion and compassion for those who suffer the same as himself, even more so than he cherishes his own life.

Such people only care about their own ideas and ideas.

You can't deal with this kind of person, because coercion won't work. Nor can he be tempted, for there is nothing that can tempt him.

Any pain and suffering is nothing more than spiritual food for him, and it only makes him stronger.

At this point, I have to admit that he is strong, very strong...... Almost like a saint.

Unfortunately, the saints also have their weaknesses.

Huge weakness......

Bastian sneered in his heart: If you think you are right, let you see the evil results you have created and the sins that have arisen because of the ideas you have pursued.

What a disaster you have to maintain at all costs!

When a saint discovers his original sin, he falls.

What about you?

"Ye Qingxuan?"

Bastian stared at him, "Are you really at ease?"

"Protest!"

Aldridge roared: "There is an inducement in the prosecutor's words! Bastian, put away your despicable deeds! Don't tarnish the law ...... again."

"It's okay, Mr. Aldrich. ”

Ye Qingxuan lowered his head and made a sound.

Aldrich froze, and looked back to see his side face.

Ye Qingxuan stared at the photo in his hand, focused and careful, looked at them one after another, and did not let go of any detail. Looking at those weeping faces, the expression became gloomy.

The eyes are sad.

Aldrich was chilled.

He reached out and forcibly snatched the photos from Ye Qingxuan's hand, angrily tore them apart and threw them into the trash.

Bastian didn't stop it, just looked at him with mocking eyes.

"My client is not mentally stable and cannot be questioned. Aldrich interrupted him: "Your Excellency, I ask for an adjournment!"

"I'm sober. ”

Ye Qingxuan lowered his head and said something that made Aldrich unbelievable, "I'm also glad to be able to see these photos." ”

Bastian smiled:

"So, what do you think?"

Ye Qingxuan was silent for a long time and made a sound:

"I ...... I'm so sorry. ”

Bastian stepped forward, staring at the young man, seeing the gloom and sadness in his eyes, and the tears in the corners of his eyes. It's like seeing the last straw that broke the camel's back, and my heart is ecstatic!

The breakthrough is open!

Just as expected.

His heart was already crushed by guilt!

Next, no matter how Anglo tried to stop him, as long as he was slightly induced, no one could stop him from going to the gallows by himself!

But in the next moment, before Bastian's carefully prepared lines could be spoken, his expression stiffened on his face.

Because I am not the one who made these sacrifices, the one who bears them. ”

Wait a minute!

Bastian was in a trance for a moment.

Where does it seem...... Not quite right!

Ye Qingxuan's voice continued to come, full of grief, but there was no remorse at all:

"These days, I've been thinking: how nice it would be if I could bear all the pain alone? ”

The voice was full of grief, like a crocodile staring at the remains of its prey, and fake tears.

What the are you talking about!

Bastian was stunned, he wanted to lift Ye Qingxuan's collar, and roared: This is not what I want to hear!

But Ye Qingxuan looked at him, but he showed a relieved smile, as if he had been redeemed.

"Luckily, they can hate me, right?"

Bastian's pupils narrowed, and cold sweat oozed from the back of his neck, as if he had glimpsed the true face of the monster.

This one...... Lunatic!

His heart couldn't help twitching, staring at the young man in front of him, but he didn't dare to look at that pair of grateful eyes again, he just felt suffocated.

Guessed wrong.

From the beginning, they guessed wrong.

This madman will never regret anything he has done, nor will he feel that what he has done is wrong. Instead, he felt he was doing the right thing.

And this lore that he and so many people have prepared by scheming is nothing more than a regret medicine that makes up for the grief in his heart! Now that he has swallowed the medicine, he is still thanking himself!

Then open your mouth and tell him: It tastes good, I want more!

Thank you, Bastian.

You saved a monster......

At that moment, Bastian felt regret, regret for his arrogance.

Dealing with such a freak, he still holds the senses and thoughts of ordinary people, and he thinks that the other party is a young man, so he takes it lightly.

Something like a musician is an outlier who violates human ethics and common sense and steps on the marginal line, not to mention this genius who has been praised and amazed by countless strong people, no, he is a genius among geniuses.

Also a freak of freaks.

He should do whatever it takes!

Give up those indifferent reserves and dignity, pull this monster to the gallows, and bury him completely!

At that moment, Bastian finally made up his mind.

He stretched out his hand, pulled out a handkerchief, wiped the grease off the wing of his nose, and took a step back cautiously, no longer looking at Ye Qingxuan's eyes. He spoke, his voice trembling slightly:

"Your Excellency...... We, apply for a witness to appear. ”

"Against!"

Aldrich raised his hand, "The witness is not on the list!"

"The situation is exceptional, the amount of evidence is huge, and it is understandable that there are omissions in the report. ”

Judge Borja dropped the gavel: "The objection is invalid. ”

So Bastian finally calmed down and regained his composure.

It doesn't matter, if you don't have enough weights, you can add more!

Let me see the limit of your endurance, Ye Qingxuan......

And with the sound of footsteps in the hallway outside, the door opened.

Accompanied by the guards, a young man dressed in a white musician's gown walked in and stood on the witness stand. He raised his head and looked at Ye Qingxuan, his face was thin, and his beard had not been shaved for a long time.

It's like he hasn't slept well, and his eyes are bloodshot.

Ye Qingxuan was stunned.

"Miller?"

Miller looked at him coldly, like a sinner.

After a long time, he withdrew his gaze and disappeared.

It turned out to be Miller......-

"Mike J. Miller. ”

Bastian stood beside him and whispered, "Tell everyone who you are." ”

"I'm ...... A musician from Trinity College in the Holy City, the François faction of the Chant School, a participant in the trial a few months ago, and one of the survivors of Auschwitz. ”

He paused, glanced at Ye Qingxuan, and his expression was calm: "I came here today to reveal the true face of this sinner for everyone. ”

"Oh?"

Bastian turned his head and looked at Ye Qingxuan, who was stunned: "Have you been in contact with the suspect?"

"At Auschwitz, we were on the same team and I was the team doctor. My friend Samu invited him to join the team, and I had no objection. Miller bowed his head: "This is the one thing I regret the most." ”

"Really?"

Bastian asked, "So, what do you think about the suspect?"

"Ye Qingxuan has never fulfilled his responsibilities as a musician, and has always been outside the group, preferring crooked things, pretending to be mysterious.

He was never keen on trials, and even deliberately slowed down everyone's progress, and no one knew what he was thinking. Therefore, no one trusted him. More people are choosing Colt. ”

He paused, his voice low:

“...... From the beginning, his relationship with the Romulus people was unclear. ”

"Is there any proof? Mr. Miller. Bastian said lightly: "The court is a place to talk about evidence, and it is difficult to establish it based on your empty words alone." ”

"All the musicians who have been to Auschwitz can attest to that. ”

Miller said firmly, "I have seen him go in and out of the tents of the Romulus elders, and have had close dealings with his daughters. Even, he deliberately delayed the military plane later, which was also related to the little girl. He ...... to the little girl. He ...... to the little girl."

He gritted his teeth and made a sound: "It seems that there is some kind of morbid emotion, otherwise it ......"

"Miller!"

A hoarse voice rang out.

Ye Qingxuan suddenly made a sound, and the sound was sharp, like a lion roaring, shaking everyone's eardrums tingling. Miller's voice also paused, and his body stiffened.

"Once warned, the suspect kept quiet. ”

Borja hammer: "Don't endlessly provoke the order of the court. ”

Ye Qingxuan lowered his head, holding the half-human-high railing deputy in front of him with both hands, his finger bones turned white, and his green tendons jumped up.

"Elsa is dead, Miller. ”

He stared at Miller's back, and his voice was hoarse: "Don't put the dead to shame!"

Miller turned his back to him and fell silent.

Bastian's eyes lit up, almost with joy.

The breakthrough has been found!

However, there is no hurry, there is no need to force him into a corner right now.

A good hunter must have patience and tighten the noose little by little, so that he has no place to hide! If you push him too far now, you may have an unforeseen rebound, so take your time......

He pressed the impulse and changed the question.

"As far as I know: among the charges you reported to the court, there is also the fact that Ye Qingxuan is suspected of associating with a black musician, right? As a person who has personally experienced the attack of a black musician, have you ever seen it with your own eyes?"

"That's right. ”

"I didn't think of it at the time, but I found out when I think about it later," Miller said.

At that time, there were masters from all over the world and elites of different schools in Auschwitz, but under the attack of the black musicians, there must have been an internal ghost between us......

And, I once saw with my own eyes, his special treatment among the black musicians.

The Black Musician thinks highly of him, even more than everyone else...... He even lured the Black Musician to the survivors' gathering place to lure them into attacking, so as to trick more people into fleeing with him.

Later, I discovered that he had some kind of personal friendship with one of the black musicians named Naberis, and called each other friends.

These are things that I have seen with my own eyes and heard with my own ears, and there is no falsehood. ”

In the courtroom, there was a dead silence.

"Naberis?"

Everyone looked at each other, as if they had heard of the name.

"Naberis's real name is rarely known, and perhaps he is more famous. ”

Bastian sneered, pulling out a thick stack of papers and distributing them to the judge and jury.

"Decades ago, the son of the white pupil, the six-legged beast, the black musician who rose like a miracle, is known as a genius that is rare in a century. Although it is unknown why he disappeared later, he was involved in several terrorist attacks and the deaths of more than sixteen Quds musicians, including three agents of the Silent Agency.

The last time he appeared in a high-profile manner was in Auschwitz, during the Romulus incident, he fled because the situation was not good, and his body was not found in the subsequent purge.

But according to the investigation, he has apparently occupied a high-level position in the 'Praise of Perdition', and may even be one of the masterminds of the Romulus incident!"

Ye Qingxuan didn't want to listen to it anymore.

What Miller says is more or less a fact, or a misinterpretation of the facts.

Although there were many things in it that he had never seen with his own eyes, so what? Even if it was just chasing after the wind, it was enough to have a strong negative impact on him.

Moreover, the main reason for him to stand here is probably not against the judge and the jury, right?

Ye Qingxuan understood in his heart.

It's against yourself......

This is a warning.

Miller, just the beginning.

Those who want to kill themselves and send him to the gallows are telling him: your former friends will stand here one by one, accusing you, making you infamous and ruined!

Ye Qingxuan closed his eyes. (To be continued.) )