Chapter 20: Open Trials
Beside a gallows that had been built overnight, there were four long tables, Brian was wearing the military uniform of a sheriff, leading all the soldiers of the Peace Department, sitting behind the table with a solemn expression, and the three alarm bells of the town's watchtower rang in unison, and the townspeople flocked to the square to watch the first public trial in the history of Toby Town.
Brian felt that the townspeople had gathered, stood up, raised his hand to signal the people to stop talking, and then said loudly: "First of all, because of my negligence with the Sheriff's Office, Mr. Sharon, who just moved to this town, was killed yesterday, and here, I apologize to Mr. Sharon's relatives, and also to all the townspeople. ”
Brian bowed deeply to the crowd and continued, "In order to prevent the tragedy from happening further, I promise you three things. First, the guards of the guard tower will intensify the investigation of outsiders entering the town; second, starting today, the Public Security Department will send patrol soldiers to inspect the town day and night; Third, in the future, alarm bells will be set up in all streets and alleys, and if anyone encounters danger, they can ring the bell to call the police, and the Public Security Department and the mercenary team will immediately go to enforce the law after hearing the news. Of course, anyone who rings the bell for nothing will also be punished to a certain extent. ”
The mercenaries escorted Bacon and the others to the square, lined up along the gallows, the preacher had a few bruises on his face, and he looked dejected, he squinted at the rope loops on the gallows, and his heart was extremely desperate.
"Now, by the head of the Sheriff's Department, Mr. Gaunt, announced the latest law and order regulations in the town. Brian said.
"On behalf of Lord Viscount, I announce the new ordinance of law and order in Toby Town. Gaunt unfolded a scroll of paper and read aloud, "The first is that murder must be paid for, the second is that those who injure others, steal and rob are punished according to the circumstances, and the third is that rape (rape) a woman is punished as a felony." It is hereby solemnly stated that the above three articles will be strictly enforced in the fiefdom of the Viscount, including the Lord and all the clergy, and shall apply!"
After Gaunt finished reading, he looked at Brian and saw that he nodded, and then announced the verdict of the trial: "Yesterday afternoon, Bacon the evangelist and his subordinates, posing as merchants, infiltrated the gates of heaven and attacked Mr. Sirloin to death, the case is obvious to all, the evidence is conclusive, the perpetrator also pleaded guilty to his crime, the Sheriff's Office ruled as follows, Bacon was immediately hanged, and the rest of the party were sent to the lumberyard to be imprisoned and to work for five years. ”
Bacon felt that death was near, and cried out: "I am not guilty, you cannot kill me, I do the will of God, and if you treat me like this, the goddess will give sin to all!"
"As a bishop of the region, I have not wavered in my faith, and I believe that all believers are also extremely religious, because the goddess of wisdom we believe in is a great deity and a deity of justice, and she will never allow anyone to use her name to kill innocents indiscriminately and extort tyranny, otherwise how can it be a god that everyone admires incomparably?" Brian suppressed Bacon's arrogance and stared at him with extreme indifference. "Last night the goddess conveyed her will to me, let me get rid of you scum!"
"I don't believe it, you talk nonsense, you ......talk nonsense," Bacon tried to justify, but the soldier had gagged him with sackcloth and covered his head with a black bag. The soldiers grabbed Bacon's arm from left to right and boarded the gallows, where Bacon was still writhing in a needless struggle for the last of his life, but the merciless rope was already hanging around his neck.
Brian then ascended to the gallows, glanced at the townspeople in the audience, and said firmly: "I can't control other places, I have the final say in this place." Whoever it is, if he ignores your right to survive and ignores the laws that I, Brian, have made, he will pay a heavy price!"
After Brian finished speaking, he stepped on it hard, the trap opened, and Bacon hung in the air, his feet kicking desperately.
A round of applause rang out in the crowd, followed by a second, and in less than a moment thunderous applause resounded through the square, and in the midst of the applause, Bacon twitched a few times, stopped his movements, and lost the signs of life.
In the backyard garden of Mayor Maple Leaf's mansion, Marlowe and Butler each lay on a chaise longue with amber liqueur in their hands and talked in a harmonious atmosphere.
Mayor Marlowe exclaimed: "This trick of the Priest is really powerful, not only did it make the townspeople dare not flee again, but it also made that Brian cause a lot of trouble, who will take refuge in him in the future?"
"Brian's hairy boy is a little tender. Butler took a sip of his wine, "But we should be more grateful for the current situation, if it weren't for the turmoil in the Church, the war has begun, and the Pope is too busy to take care of himself, I really wouldn't dare to fight his idea." ”
"Hmph! He's just lucky, he happened to solve the cardinal's assassination case, and in terms of ability, he is definitely not as good as an adult. Marlowe flattered, "What do you think he's going to do with Bacon?"
"No matter how you deal with it, the result is not good, let go of Bacon, Brian will lose the hearts of the people, catch Bacon and even punish him, then I will come forward and give him a charge of disrespect. The old assistant priest smiled lightly, "Sooner or later, Toby Town will be controlled by you and me. ”
"It's a good thing that we have Toby Town, at least we can save money on timber and increase manpower. Marlowe imagines the future.
"Even now, I can't be cheap Brian, and in two days I will send someone over to let him contribute people and money for the reason of building the temple, but in this troubled era, the work of the temple must be slowed down, and the money must be taken away from our own hands, and then we can advance and retreat freely. ”
"Will Brian refuse?"
Butler sneered: "No, I have the support of the High Priest, you have the support of the Marquis of Dunlop, he has no one, what else?"
Hahahaha, the two laughed and clinked glasses to each other-
In the Viscount's Mansion in Toby Town, Salina looked at Brian worriedly: "Isn't it a little impulsive for you to do this?" Butler will definitely not let go of this opportunity to give you a charge of disobeying the will of the gods, he is a fifth-level mage, and we are probably not opponents combined." ”
"Some things can be tolerated, some things must not be tolerated, this bacon, I must kill. Brian said, "As for how to deal with the aftermath, I'm thinking, you said goblin Rami, there is some research on potions, can she concoct a poison that seals her throat with blood?"
"What are you going to do? you're going to ......," Salina said in surprise.
"I want to take the initiative to ask the church for my sins and make repentance for my mistakes. Brian suddenly showed a pitiful face and pleaded with Salina, "Oh, noble priest, please forgive me for killing your entourage and kicking my ass as much as you want." ”
"Come on, I don't know you yet. Salina sighed, "You have to plan carefully, it would be bad if you failed, I'll ask Rami now and see if she can help you." The old lady hopes that you will go to the evacuation farm again for help. ”
Brian shook his head vigorously: "I have to solve this matter by myself, don't let anyone know, ask for help from them, and I will be subject to them in the future." ”
"You're not an assassin, and that old thing isn't alone!" Salina cried, her eyes reddening a little.
"It's okay, I'll make it. Brian made a hug gesture to comfort Solina.
With melancholy on her face, the woman obediently walked towards his arms, and suddenly bit Brian's shoulder, causing him to scream, and Salina spat out a mouthful of saliva and said, "Man, it really stinks!"