Mystery: The Returner of the Stars

Chapter 7 The Age of Blending Barbarism and Civilization
Hastur did not leave immediately, but sat in the empty classroom for a while.

Today's lesson has benefited him a lot.

This Professor Wayne did not follow the scriptures, but first talked about the birth of the law and the fairness and unfairness of the law.

He also said: "There is no fairest law, only the most suitable law."

Such insights that are not limited by the times are really rare.

Of course, it is possible that this sentence is also one of the classic sayings of Emperor Roselle.

pat.

Hastur took out his pocket watch and glanced at it. It was past twelve o'clock, and it was time to have lunch.

Just try the campus restaurant of Backlund University.

After listening to the class, he went to the restaurant to eat, which made Hasta feel like he was dreaming back to his college days.

Put away the pocket watch, get up and walk out of the classroom, and spent more than ten minutes walking through the teaching buildings and teachers' dormitory buildings, to the restaurant that the students love.

Hasta went in and glanced at the price, and it was basically much cheaper than the food outside. Sure enough, no matter which world you are in, students are a group that is loved.

For just 10p, Hasta had a hearty lunch of fish, steak and vegetables.

The only pity is that there is no rice here either.

After lunch, Hastur took a stroll around Backlund University, which was also a preliminary taste of the university scenery of this era.

After leaving the gate of Backlund University, Hastur spent another 6 pence to ride to the court where the criminals were tried in Backlund.

There's no better way to spend an afternoon than watching a trial and conviction.

As a baron, there is no need to pay any extra fees to enter the court to watch the judgment.

Hastur was satisfied with this.

There are still many people who have the same idea as Hastur, and they are basically nobles of a certain age, especially the noble wives, who spend their days at leisure except for afternoon tea and parties.

It is also easy to understand that a person who is troubled by three meals a day will not spend time on such boring things that are of no value to them.

The arrival of Hastur made the eyes of many aristocratic wives brighten up, and they all cast their gazes appreciatively. Some daring aristocratic wives have already quietly discussed in private.

Fluffy and dazzling blond hair, a tall and strong figure, handsome facial features, a gentle and polite smile for everything, and a slightly green face that has just grown.

Such a young and handsome boy is not only liked by little girls, they also like this one very much.

Faced with more and more undisguised scrutiny, Hastur tried hard to maintain a decent smile, chose to sit in the corner of the last row, then turned slightly, staring at the simple lines on the wall, trying to avoid those scorching eyes .

After sitting for ten minutes, a body odor mixed with rose essence came, and it kept approaching. The corner of Hastur's mouth twitched slightly, trying to make himself ignore the noble lady who was boldly sitting next to him.

The noble lady stared at Hasta for a while, and seeing that Hasta had no intention of talking to her, she asked, "Good afternoon, sir, can I ask what time it is now? I'm afraid I might accidentally miss the meeting with you at three o'clock in the afternoon." The Countess Murray's tea."

When she spoke, she also showed an apologetic and decent smile.

"of course can."

Hastur took out his pocket watch, glanced at it, and said, "Dear madam, the time is now one forty in the afternoon."

"really?"

The upper body of the noble lady leaned slightly in the direction of Hasta, deliberately touched Hasta's shoulder, slowly glanced at the hour hand of the silver pocket watch in Hasta's hand, carefully looked at it two or three times, and then slowly returned to her body.

Hastur quietly loosened his clenched fist slightly.

He naturally understood that this noble lady had bad intentions, but as a Loen nobleman, he couldn't act too rudely.

Moreover, this lady also knows how to strike up a conversation by asking the time first, instead of boldly speaking pornographically, or directly doing physical things.

This was a relatively polite behavior, and he naturally couldn't refuse this reasonable request.

But this kind of behavior like being molested by someone still made it difficult for him to adapt.

He is not Emperor Roselle, he has excellent adaptability and strong communication skills.

"Thank you for your generosity. I wonder if I'm lucky enough to know your name?" She gently brushed the hair beside her ear, her tone soft.

"Hasta Campbell."

"My God, are you the only son of that Voltaire Campbell?"

The tone of exclamation made Hasta nodded with a slightly stiff complexion.

Seeing that the lovable young man next to him was that down-and-out baron, the smile on the noble lady's face became more obvious, and her gaze became even more intense.

"I am very impressed with your father. If you have any inconvenience in life, I will be happy to provide some trivial help."

The noble lady said, and reported her name and origin, Gemani, a countess.

In this regard, Hastur just said some words on the scene and refused, and at the same time stared intently at the judge who had just appeared, assuming a posture of refusing to continue the conversation.

Seeing Hastur's defense against her, Mrs. Germani covered her mouth and smiled slightly, her eyes became more intense.

Compared with those bed playmates who can be called at any time, molesting this kind of young boy who has just opened up is more in line with her interest. How interesting it is to witness and guide a young boy from youthfulness to maturity .

Knowing the origin of Hastur, she was not so anxious.

This is the court where criminals are judged, and it is also a very sacred place in a sense.

The arrival of the judge made everyone present stop whispering, so as not to affect the solemnity and sanctity of the court.

The judge made a few opening remarks, indicating that his subsequent judgments will fully abide by the provisions of Loen's law, without any partiality, and are sacred.

Then the plaintiff's lawyer began to sue, and the defendants were often farmers working on the manor, unemployed people without jobs, and servants working in noble families...

These people basically couldn't afford a lawyer, so when they came here, they just went through a formality silently, waiting for the judge and jury's verdict.

Of course, there are also defendants who will pour out their grievances and helplessness in order to gain sympathy, so that they may have a chance to be acquitted.

Here, unless the crime committed by the defendant is heinous, it is likely to depend on the likes and dislikes of the judge and jury.

Good looks will be a very favorable external condition.

In the face of likable defendants, these aristocratic wives often show their kind and compassionate side, complaining for the defendant, and when there are more voices like this, the judge will make a judgment as appropriate.

If the defendant is really ugly, even if it is just because of swearing, he may be sentenced to hang.

There is a classic case of a man who just blacked himself out at night and committed no crime, but was finally sentenced to death by the judge and jury unanimously.

The basis for their judgment is: a normal person with no bad habits will not do the act of blacking himself out at night, unless he is a thief, and for the thief who is caught, hanging is the most suitable destination for them .

Justified and convincing.

Hastur just listened in silence, referring to the specific judgments of these cases.

These lawsuits are basically very simple. The farmers working on the estate either did not fertilize and weed in time, or were lazy when working, which resulted in poor crops in the end.

Unemployed people are basically arrested for crimes such as petty theft, robbery and theft, and generally there will be no grievances.

The servants who work for the nobles may be stealing things, breaking something of high value, or simply offending the nobles.

The first category of defendants, the circumstances are generally not serious, as long as they can tell how difficult their lives are, then seven out of ten will be acquitted, and this is also the main opportunity for the noble jury to satisfy their kindness.

The second type of defendant, as long as the theft is true, it basically starts with the death penalty, no matter how much money is involved.

In their view, even if you go to be a beggar for a living, it is more worth saving than being a thief and robber.

For the third category of defendants, the situation is more complicated.

The relationship between nobles and nobles is sometimes not so harmonious. Generally, judges make judgments according to the actual situation. They may be compensated with money, may be imprisoned for a period of time, or may be the death penalty, unless there is strong intervention by the nobles.

Time passed, and today's court trial came to an end.

Among them, there was a judgment that impressed Hasta the most.

A farmer was hanged by a judge for cutting down saplings on a plantation, setting fire to a corn pile, and injuring horses and cows.

In this world where punishment starts with hanging at every turn, this was originally a normal thing.

But the reason given by the judge is: both corn and cows can use money to make up for the loss, but trees cannot, because the loss of trees is irreparable, so the perpetrator needs to pay the price of life as compensation.

When hearing this, Hastur almost couldn't control his expression.

Cutting down a small tree is a heavier sentence than burning corn piles and slashing cows!

Do the nobles of Loen really value life so much?
Or is it because of the influence of the Mother Earth that all life is precious?
But why should a petty theft be executed immediately?
Are the lives of those people not worthy of attention?

Respect life while ignoring life.

This is the age where barbarism and civilization mingle.

Hastur could only come to one conclusion in the end.

(End of this chapter)