The reception hall of the Black Thorn Security Company, there are more people here tonight.

In addition to Hobert, Hugh, and Forth, Thomas simply sent Bob here to protect him.

In addition to the Night Watch team, Captain Iconser of the "Heart of Machinery" also personally brought three team members to protect the safety of Hobart and others.

Hobert was making final preparations, and in the afternoon he found several witnesses who were willing to testify, and now the preparations are mainly considering how to deal with the defense of the compound lawyer.

In this regard, Hobert made many assumptions and considered many defense options.

Of course, he also knows that even if the preparation is sufficient, the on-the-spot performance is crucial.

It wasn't until midnight that Hobert struggled to put himself to sleep, and he had to refresh himself for the test of tomorrow.

In the captain's office, Thomas and Iconser are discussing whether Hobart can win the case.

"It's hard at the moment." "After all, his opponent is a barrister. ”

Ikenser nodded: "Actually, the situation has developed to this point, even if the lawsuit is not won tomorrow, the issue of workers' compensation has received widespread attention. ”

Thomas smiled: "What Hobart said just now is right, Arnold has been trying to expand the impact of the situation, which is actually a very stupid act. ”

Ikenser lamented: "I hope this incident can promote relevant legislation." ”

"Yes." Thomas followed: "If they can push for relevant legislation, Hobert's efforts will not be in vain." ”

Seeing that the time was ripe, Ikonse said: "Bishop Horamic hopes that after this incident, we can put pressure on the Rune Council together to amend the relevant laws and add some regulations that can protect the interests of the workers. ”

"I will convey Bishop Horamic's proposal," Thomas said. ”

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Early Friday morning, Hobert and the others, under the protection of the Night Watch Team and the "Mechanical Heart" team, arrived at the Beckland Courtroom.

As soon as they entered, they found that the auditorium was already full of people who had come to observe.

Among them were Bob's co-workers, all the members of the Justice League, the noble children they brought, the family members of Hobert such as Christine, and the officers of the mercenary club they brought.

There were also two of Hobert's best classmates, Bishop and Yuraia, and the teachers and students who came with them.

There were also many clergy, as well as gentlemen and ladies who were concerned about the case, as well as journalists from major newspapers.

There are also key members of the Beckland Chamber of Commerce, as well as the journalists they have invited.

As soon as Hobart and Bob entered, they were immediately greeted with cheers and applause, and Hobert greeted them warmly, occasionally interacting with the person who shouted at him, as if there was no pressure at all.

After sitting in the plaintiff's seat with Bob, Hobert immediately adjusted his mind and made final preparations for the defense.

When Arnold and his lawyer came in, there were countless pairs of cold eyes, and even those who were listening outside the window because they didn't have seats asked loudly: "Arnold, it's just a compensation, are you stingy?" ”

Someone immediately chimed in: "That's right! I heard that you also threatened the plaintiff and the plaintiff's lawyer? ”

"Shame on the faces of the Beckland gentlemen!"

Some began to heckle and began to shout: "Arnold, lose the case!" Arnold, lose the case! ”

The number of people who rioted increased and the whole courtroom became agitated.

Arnold was a little surprised by the uproar in the courtroom, and he had been triumphant until he entered the courtroom, because the advantage of public opinion had always been on his side.

But why is there such a big discrepancy between the facts and the reports of subordinates I heard before?

As an experienced lawyer, he knew that a trial with so many people was like a public performance, and the emotions of the scene could easily infect the judge and make a judgment that was biased towards the emotions of the scene.

And now, the mood on the scene is clearly more favorable to the plaintiff.

Gusta, the president of the Beckland Chamber of Commerce, was a little surprised, he had just received news before coming to the court, and some nobles seemed to be dissatisfied with Arnold's serious situation. BIquGe.biz

This made Gusta suddenly realize that they had made a bit of a big deal about it before.

The atmosphere at the scene today deepened his worries.

In fact, the first few people who coaxed were hired by Hobert to be hired by Hugh to make a special coax.

When it comes to building momentum, a group of rich people in the Kingdom of Rune are not as good as a young man in the Common Era.

Hobert had seen people who said black was white, and everybody believed it.

The discussion in the courtroom could not be stopped after it began, and everyone began to discuss Arnold's hypocrisy and pettiness, but as for the class contradictions caused by this case, few people mentioned it.

Gusta and others were also aware of their own omissions, patronizing propaganda in the newspapers, among the wealthy merchants and aristocrats, but neglecting to control the public opinion of the court observers.

But it's too late to realize that.

At half past eight, with the appearance of the judge, the case officially opened.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Hobert, first stated his claims, and he still stated Arnold's charges from the perspective of "intentional injury".

At the end of his speech, he said: "I believe everyone has seen the pattern behind the judge, it is a balance with the same height on both sides, and the law has always represented fairness and justice."

But it was now the case with Beckland, a mercenary businessman like Arnold who was using the law as a weapon to cover up his immorality.

"And when did people like Bob who really need legal help get no help because they are poor, and when did law become equated with money? Is the law a fairness of the scales, or a fairness of money?

"End of my speech!"

Applause immediately erupted in the courtroom, and Hobert bowed slightly to everyone to express his gratitude.

Then it was Hugo's turn to speak: "I want the plaintiff's lawyer to know that this is a courtroom, not a place to make moral judgments." ”

He began to explain the basis for Arnold's innocence, and his defense plan was better than that of previous lawyers: Arnold was not directly involved in the management of the factory, he was entrusting the management of the factory director and the workshop supervisor, so Arnold's charge of "omission" was not established.

In the end, he asked three factory workers to prove that the production in the workshop was safe.

Hobart applied to cross-examine the witnesses, and when he was allowed to ask one of the workers, "Do you have any tips or reminders for safe production in your factory?" ”

The worker replied: "We have an Employee Code of Conduct, which lists the hazards encountered at work. ”

Hobart asked, "Can you recite the Employee Code?" ”

The worker smiled: "Sir, we are going to work, not to school." ”

"Then you can list a few of the dangers you will encounter at work in the Employee Handbook, right?"

The worker glanced at Arnold and stumbled over a few.

Hobert rummaged through his folder, picked up a piece of paper, and said, "I have here a copy of the Employee Code of Conduct that the witness said, and there are 12 articles in total, 9 of which explain the consequences of stealing and damaging public property and producing original parts.

"There are also 2 job requirements, which are not safety requirements, but quality requirements.

"The last one is an explanation of the leave system, and I don't see any reminders about safe production.

"May I ask this witness, are the ones you just listed really the contents of the "Employee Code" of our factory?"

"Against!" Counsel Hugo said: "The opposing lawyer is doing 'trap questions'! ”

The judge said: "The objection is invalid!" Plaintiff's lawyer continued. ”

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