Stop hypnotizing me, villain princess!

Chapter 251 Public Trial Throughout the City (1.5 words)

Let's rewind ten minutes.

In the endless darkness, Lynn felt as if he were having a very, very long dream.

The specific details of the dream are no longer known, but I vaguely remember spending an extremely long time in a torturous darkness, and in the end, all that was left was nothingness.

It was an extremely terrifying experience; even with Lynn's willpower and temperament, he almost lost himself in this terrifying chaos.

However, just as his soul was about to perish, a familiar yet unfamiliar golden ring suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Lynn, who had memories of his past life, clearly realized that it was something called a Möbius strip.

This mark descended upon the Gap of the Divine Moon during his duel with the Divine Ancestor Sia, saving him from certain death.

In addition, there seems to be something beyond concepts and cognition.

At the very center of the Möbius strip, a strange point of light flickered and shone, like a black hole. Just a glance at it seemed to swallow his consciousness and soul whole and obliterate them.

? !
Lynn was so shocked and uncertain that he almost fainted; it was a feeling of palpitation that he hadn't experienced in a long time.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Standing before this vast and endless Möbius strip, he even had the thought that "this being before him might be of a higher status than the witch and the god-ancestor Sia."

This idea makes no sense and seems utterly absurd.

But for some reason, he was speechless.

As Lynn, who had read the original book, knew very well, throughout the entire book, there was probably no one stronger than these two who had already reached the pinnacle of godhood.

As for the Möbius strip? It's an even stranger feature that has never appeared in the entire book.

The unexpected feeling suddenly overwhelmed Lynn, who had always considered himself a time traveler, leaving him feeling unusually at a loss.

However, just as such a thought arose, the scene before my eyes suddenly changed, as if I had been swallowed by a black hole, and I was instantly switched to another scene.

When Lynn came to his senses again, he found himself standing in an endless void.

This void seemed somewhat familiar to him.

Just like the scene I saw when I first awakened as a liar.

At this very moment, in this boundless void, strange threads seemed to transcend the limitations of time and space, converging here.

They moved in strange postures, like living worms, and then kept rushing toward a common goal.

At the end of the tidal torrent of silk threads, a humanoid phantom, as if Jesus were crucified, was suspended in the void, its entire body forming a cross shape.

He is a prisoner of fate!
Upon seeing that gaunt figure, Lynn instinctively called out the other person's name.

As if guided by fate, he suddenly reached out and gently touched the nearest thread.

For some reason, he didn't feel any repulsion or fear towards these strange beings; instead, he felt a strange sense of familiarity with them.

However, to his surprise, the moment he touched that thread, a flood of images exploded like fireworks, then rushed into his mind!

pain!
The pain was so intense it was unbearable!
As the user of the Thorn Crown's power, Lynn's willpower can be said to have surpassed that of ordinary people.

Even so, in this illusory space of consciousness, he still felt intense pain that exceeded the limits of his mental capacity, making his face contort in agony.

At the same time, a continuous stream of memories began to unfold before his eyes.

There are experiences from his past life, things that happened after he traveled through time, and even memories that don't belong to him!
The whole process seemed to last only a moment, yet it also felt like ten thousand years had passed.

A massive torrent of memories continued to assault Lynn's brain, a side effect of using the power of 'Prisoner of Fate'. Countless delirious murmurs continued to batter Lynn's will.

If he cannot stabilize his mental state in time, he may become a vegetable for life!

At this most critical moment, a scene suddenly unfolded, vividly appearing in Lynn's mind:

It was a vast and magnificent underground mausoleum, with a mysterious style that did not belong to this era. The empty scene kept spinning in Lynn's mind. Above the mausoleum was an enormous bronze coffin, and a withered hand stretched out from the bronze coffin.

At the same time, a magnificent voice echoed in Lynn's ears.

The specific content of the voice was unknown, as if the mysterious consciousness was speaking in a language he could not understand.

Even so, he still understood the meaning of that sentence.

"Come here. Find me."

Then the screen disappeared.

Is this a hint from the 'Prisoner of Fate'?

What exactly is the relationship between Him and Himself?
A host of doubts arose in Lynn's mind, but he had no time to think about them.

Because he felt as if his head was about to explode.

A powerful torrent of memories continued to assault Lynn's soul, and the intense pain seemed to tear his will apart.

At this critical moment, a sudden, gentle whisper descended from the sky like an anchor, pulling his consciousness back from the brink of collapse!
"Don't worry, Master won't let you die."

Her voice had a cold undertone, but at this moment, it seemed to contain an unprecedented depth of affection and longing, so intense that it could almost melt a person.

"Your Highness!!!"

The next second, he suddenly opened his eyes and woke up in reality.

At the same time, unbearable pain instantly overwhelmed his entire body, causing him to let out a muffled groan.

It should be noted that Lynn has an extremely strong will; even the torture chair he once endured had not broken him. However, now, driven by the aftereffects, he has become somewhat frantic.

But compared to pure physical pain, the sense of depletion originating from the soul is the truly torturous part.

"Ho, ho, ho—"

The sound of bellows echoed from his lungs, sounding like that of an old man on his deathbed, and even he felt it. The intense pain and confusion made him unable to move, lying motionless on the bed like a vegetable.

All his physical signs indicated that his condition was extremely bad.

Fortunately, Lynn survived.

He should have felt relieved, but recalling the whisper from Ivyst that he heard when his soul was nearly annihilated, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart.

Auditory hallucinations?
wrong.

Despite the splitting headache, Lynn saw all the recent events happening around him through the 'third-person perspective' images preserved in those floods of memories.

Although she didn't know why she had these memories while unconscious, she had no time to think about it. Instead, she was processing the contents of these memories while trying to regain control of her body from the intense pain and emptiness.

After the battle at the Gap of the Divine Moon, he suffered a fatal backlash from the law of causality because he had exceeded the limits of using the power of 'Prisoner of Fate'.

Of course, this was a choice he had to make in order to save Tia, whose body was about to be taken over by Beatrice.

I thought there was at least a 70% chance of dying, but to my surprise, I actually survived.

No.

Actually, it wasn't that Lynn hadn't thought of it, it's just that she didn't want to think about it.

But right now, those vivid memories are constantly piercing his heart with the bloody reality.

The reason is simple.

That woman had said long ago that in this world, only she could decide his life or death.

If she did not agree, then even God could not take him away from her.

However, what price did she, who is currently only at the demigod level, pay to achieve this?

After an unknown amount of time, Lynn finally regained control of his body. His fingers twitched slightly, and then he struggled to move his hands to prop himself up.

Lynn's body is now as broken as porcelain, wrapped in bandages all over, with blood seeping out faintly.

But he didn't pay attention to that; instead, he focused his gaze on the woman beside him.

Yves Roland Alexini, the third princess of the Saint Roland Empire, is also the one who has always referred to himself as his master.

She was the arrogant, haughty, and vicious woman I remembered, but now she lay on the bed with her eyes closed, her hands clasped to her chest, her beautiful and delicate face completely pale, her long black hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, as serene and peaceful as a sleeping beauty.

Looking at her furrowed brows, even though she had fallen into a deep sleep, she still clung to his clothes helplessly, like a little girl who had lost her precious toy, unwilling to let go.

Lynn fell into a long silence.

It's time to face reality.

The truth is that, in order to save herself from dying while saving Tia, the princess used a forbidden secret technique to link the two together and share each other's lives.

The price, however, is a period of slumber, which may be short or long.

Although he saved Tia, things ultimately turned out the way he least wanted to see.

At this moment, Lynn had no time to pay attention to the deviation of the princess's plot.

After going around in circles, the world's will still achieved its desired goal.

Throughout, Lynn has always viewed everything—whether it was his ill-fated relationship with Ivy or his encounters with the witch—through the eyes of a time traveler.

During this process, he also encountered countless difficulties, so much so that he had to exert all his strength to resolve each crisis.

This is true from the Solon Mountains to the Crescent Moon.

No matter what the cost, the final result is good.

But this plan was beyond Lynn's expectations.

Those around him suffered because of his impulsiveness.

"."

For some reason, Lynn took a deep breath.

Perhaps it was his pride, or perhaps it was some inexplicable emotion he felt deep down about Yvesette, but as a man, Lynn felt he had to do something.

He knew very well what choices Yvesce had made for him.

In order to protect herself, Yves openly defied the orders of Saint Laurent VI, and as a result, Yves and her companions were labeled as traitors.

At this time, the army dispatched by Saint Laurent VI had surrounded the manor, and the most critical moment had arrived.

Lynn knew very well that it all started because of him.

Although my body is currently only able to move around with difficulty, this is not the time to think about such things.

He made a decision.

I've never been one to make decisions, but I am certainly good at taking action.

Since he has made the decision, it must mean that he has figured out all the key points.

No one could force him to make a decision against his will.

Even he himself couldn't do it.

Therefore, any decision he makes must be in accordance with his true feelings and his thoughts must be clear.

Given that, what is there to hesitate about?

Thinking this, he slowly pulled a piece of wire from his sleeve.

Ironically, their first meeting was quite unpleasant, as they were both shackled.

Because of that experience, Lynn has always carried a wire in her sleeve every time she goes out to prevent being handcuffed again.

Unexpectedly, the wire came in handy at this time.

Controlling his extremely weak body, Lynn's hands trembled as he gently bent the wire into a simple ring shape.

Then, in this quiet room where no one was watching, following the etiquette of his previous life on Earth, Lynn gently placed the wire ring on Yves's ring finger.

This symbolizes Lynn's promise to Yves.

After doing all this, Lynn, with a complicated expression on his face, gently stroked Yves's pale cheek.

The next second, those tightly furrowed and worried brows slowly relaxed.

Not only that, as if she could feel the cold touch on her ring finger, the corners of her pink lips lifted slightly in a bright smile.

"I won't let you sleep for too long."

Seeing this, the boy smiled and made a soft promise.

Then, supporting his weak body, he slowly got out of bed.

During this process, his eyes gradually became cold and resolute.

Besides her romantic relationships, Lynn had more important things to do.

With a large army pressing in, the Imperial Guards from the palace have completely surrounded the manor, and large-caliber magic cannons are also aimed at it.

Lynn knew perfectly well why his enemy would do this, given that their intention was solely to capture him.

As the prime suspect in the murder of the fourth prince Joshua in the previous limb-splitting incident, Lynn was met with hostility from the entire city—although he was not the real culprit, many people, in order to completely eradicate the power of the third princess Ivy, the nobles and the royal family preferred to cover up the truth of the demon's descent.

"The trouble should end it."

Lynn whispered something.

Since everyone wants to catch him right now, let's just grant their wish!
With this in mind, Lynn, despite her ailing body, patiently covered Yves with the blanket and then slowly walked out of the room.

The Bartlett Estate, after days of attacks by the Imperial Guard and noble armies, now appears somewhat dilapidated.

As for the original servants of the manor, they were either dismissed or had already fled to save their lives.

In short, the once human-filled mansion is now eerily quiet and cold, with a faint, pungent smell of blood.

Lynn walked through the corridor expressionlessly.

The twinkling starlight outside the window, mixed with the bright moonlight, fell on his shoulders.

When Lynn looked up again, he had already reached the main entrance of the manor.

At this moment, the heavily armed army stretching to the end of the street showed signs of commotion when they saw the rumored "limb extenders" appear so openly before them.

The commander of the Imperial Guards, whose pupils dilated, tightened the reins, trying to control the restless warhorse beneath him.

At this moment, the boy in front of me was having a hard time even walking, moving his feet step by step, as if a gust of wind could blow him over.

He never expected that the mastermind behind the incident would arrive here alone in such a manner.

The magic cannons, poised to fire, seemed to be affected by the tense atmosphere and quietly went out.

"..."

silence.

Although the man in front of them looked frail, all the Imperial Guards, for some reason, chose to remain silent in the face of Lynn's emaciated figure.

Vigilant gazes, as if facing a formidable enemy, were cast from beneath the soldiers' face armor. Some of the less resolute among them even instinctively took a half-step back after meeting his piercing gaze.

Seeing this, Lynn shook his head slightly, a contemptuous smile on his face:
"A bunch of trash."

……

As the golden light of the Tree of the Holy Spirit gradually faded, Hillina awoke from that special state, her beautiful face bearing a complex expression.

Sia lay on the ground, looking rather disheveled, and had fallen into a coma.

Seeing this, Hillina did not hesitate and immediately summoned her personal maid.

"Would you like to settle Young Master Sia in your estate?"

“Hmm.” Hillina stared blankly at the handsome blond boy. “Also, remember to find me the best healer, and make sure he doesn’t suffer any lasting effects.”

"Yes."

Moments later, Sia was lifted onto a stretcher and taken out of Eloch Palace.

After settling Sia in, Hilina immediately returned to her manor.

As for the strange events that occurred at the Tree of the Holy Spirit tonight, and the subsequent turmoil surrounding the Savior Hero, these were temporarily put aside by the distraught Hillina.

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After returning to her room, she took a quick shower and washed herself. Then, wrapped in a towel, with her bare, delicate feet exposed, she lay back on the soft bed.

She stared at the blood-red ring on her ring finger, her mind subconsciously recalling the fantastical proposal scene, as if a hero were proposing to a princess.

It is no exaggeration to say that probably no woman could maintain her composure in such a beautiful setting.

Even she was no exception.

The intense throbbing and heartbeat she felt deep inside were genuine, and she was so immersed in the atmosphere that she didn't even have the slightest thought of rejecting him.

This must be what love is, right?

Unexpectedly, she, as a princess of a nation, would also face such a situation.

But I don't dislike it.

It seems that following the path in the book, listening to the revelations of the Tree of the Holy Spirit, and becoming Shia's companion is the best choice.

She murmured to herself from the depths of her heart.

However, for some reason, as soon as this thought arose, a sense of unease suddenly arose in my subconscious.

what happened?

I.
"Boom boom boom!"

Just as she was trying to figure out what was wrong with her, whether by accident or coincidence, the sound of a maid knocking on the door came from outside.

There must be something extraordinary about a maid knocking on the door; Sylrina regained her composure.

"Come in."

Then, in front of her, the maid reported a piece of news that shocked Hillina: just now, Lynn, the wanted person in the case of the limb extender, had walked into the trap and was currently being held in the prison of the substitutes, and would soon face a public trial in the whole city.

Moreover, this public trial will be held in the clergy's court, with judges appointed by the royal family and juries from the three major churches, and will be conducted in an open and transparent manner under the watchful eyes of tens of millions of citizens throughout the Saint Laurent Empire.

The objective was very clear: to bring this deserving serial killer to justice and condemn him to the gallows, thereby venting the fear and resentment in the hearts of the people!

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this news, Hillina's face showed undisguised shock.

She even asked the maid twice to confirm.

After receiving the maid's affirmative answer, she fell into a long silence.

"You go down first."

Sylrina waved her hand weakly and whispered.

Once the room returned to silence, all the thoughts she had been having about Sia were immediately forgotten, and her attention shifted from the ring on her ring finger to the explosive news.

This shouldn't be the case.

Recalling Lynn's promise to her, Hilina frowned deeply.

Upon closer examination, this matter is full of suspicious points.

Based on her encounter with Lynn that night, and the inside information she knew as a member of the royal family, Hilina was absolutely certain that Lynn could not possibly be the murderer.

So why did the authorities treat Lynn as the murderer?
Moreover, why would Lynn, who was clearly not the murderer, turn himself in?

Tired of living and looking for death?

Hilina was filled with deep confusion.

After all, the whole thing is in complete chaos, and given Yves's current power, there is absolutely no way she can protect Lynn.

After all, he had to face the loss of his beloved son, Saint Laurent VI, the challenge to the authority of the various noble groups, the lurking Church of Heaven, and the overwhelming anger of the people of the whole country!

In this country, it's unlikely that anyone could survive such a raging tide!
Hilina paced back and forth in the room, her slender legs moving gracefully, her delicate feet making a soft "tap-tap" sound as she lightly touched the ground.

Apart from that, there was only the faint sound of breathing.

So her concern for Lynn wasn't because she had any feelings for him.

The reason is simple.

That night, when Lynn asked her for help, he promised her that he would go to the Tomb of Heremus in place of Yves and Hillina's gravedigger team and solve the crisis there.

With Lynn currently imprisoned, the agreement appears to be void, which greatly displeases Hilina.

Especially the feeling of being taken advantage of, for some reason, ignited an inexplicable anger within her.

After an unknown amount of time, Hilina finally made her decision.

She had to rush to the substitute prison that very night to see Lynn one last time before the citywide trial.

At this time, Lynn was being held in a very tight security, and it was impossible for outsiders to meet with him.

Fortunately, as the eldest princess, it wasn't difficult for Hillina to summon a serious offender from the Punisher's Prison.

……

Imprisoned in the substitute prison, Lynn clearly received 'special treatment', with countless forms of torture being used on him, and he was even suspended directly from the torture device.

As the prime suspect in the "limb-splitting" case, Lynn is a thorn in the side of countless people who wish they could get rid of him as soon as possible.

But for some inexplicable reason, Saint Laurent VI insisted on holding him on public trial.

Since that's the case, we can only let him suffer a bit first.

Lynn was well aware of this.

For some reason, even though there was a bottomless abyss in front of him, he did not show any panic or despair.

In a sense, I feel like I'm cosplaying a prisoner of fate.

Lynn thought to himself, trying to find a bit of humor in his predicament.

Of course, these punishments were not torture for him, since the pain was really nothing.

He was just calculating silently in his mind.

Based on the speed at which information travels among nobles, the person they are waiting for should be arriving soon.

Sure enough, just as this thought crossed my mind, a series of crisp footsteps sounded at the door.

That was the 'clack-clack' sound of high heels hitting the ground; judging from the pace, the owner seemed to be walking very fast.

A moment later, the members of the punishment team at the door saw someone, and their originally serious and cold faces suddenly showed unprecedented humility.

"Open the door, I want to see him."

"As ordered, Your Highness."

They respectfully opened the prison cell door.

A moment later, Hilina's stunning face appeared before Lynn.

"You may all leave now. I am following His Majesty's orders and have some questions to ask him."

This seems to violate some regulations.

The person in charge of the interrogation, who was acting as a substitute for the interrogator, was visibly hesitant.

But looking at the eldest princess's dignified face, he didn't want to provoke her, so after a moment of silence, he finally chose to compromise: "You have five minutes."

Once only the man and woman remained in the cell, Hilina coldly scrutinized him for a moment before asking indifferently, "Why did you do this?"

Looking at Lynn, who was covered in wounds, even though he had reached such a state, his handsome face still wore a smile.

To be fair, this face is very attractive to women.

Even though it's a battle-damaged version, it still softens one's heart.

Fortunately, Hilina had been immersed in political intrigue for many years and was extremely shrewd, so she did not reveal her true thoughts at all.

Meanwhile, Lynn smiled as he looked at Hilina's annoyed expression.

Clearly, even the eldest princess, Hilina, was unaware of the truth of the matter.

She didn't know what exactly happened that night when the King of Cruelty descended upon the old factory, nor did she know what sacrifices Lynn made to save the capital, Grostin.

However, Lynn did not explain his thoughts.

Even if we tell Hillina the truth, what difference does it make?

In the end, he still couldn't avoid fighting alone.

In this world, you can only ever rely on yourself.

Therefore, in the face of Hilina's rebuke, Lynn shook his head and said unhurriedly, "Your Highness, I have no intention of breaking the contract."

Lynn remained calm, as if he were not in a desperate situation at all.

Especially in contrast to his battered body, this felt particularly strange to Hillina.

Hilina knew very well that there must be some truth about this that she didn't know, but he didn't seem to have any intention of explaining, and just remained confident.

"Where do you get the audacity to say such things now?"

Hilina looked at Lynn.

Based on past intelligence and experiences, for some reason, she had a vague feeling that this man seemed to have a way to turn the tide in desperate situations.

Perhaps it was that original agreement that made her harbor unrealistic fantasies?

But this is simply too absurd. Even with her power and vision, she was completely incapable of finding a way out for Lynn from their inevitable death.

Seeing the eldest princess's curiosity, Lynn did not continue to hide it and gestured for Hillina to come forward.

Hilina frowned.

As a princess, this was the first time a man had asked her to take the initiative to whisper in his ear in such an intimate gesture.

However, considering the current situation, she didn't say anything more and lowered her head slightly.

Feeling the delicate fragrance lingering around her nose and the glistening earlobe so close to hers, Lynn felt no emotion, only whispering something in her ear.

"I need Your Highness to do two things for me."

A moment later, the expression on Hilina's face became very strange.

With a skeptical look, Hilina scrutinized the man before her again with a strange gaze.

Even though he was bound to the torture device with numerous wounds, most people would have collapsed under such pain. Even if they managed to endure it, they would be barely clinging to life.

Lynn, however, acted as if nothing had happened.

His expression remained relaxed, as if the wounds on his body did not exist.

The boy's words just now also revealed a sense of confidence and assurance.

Could it be that things really are as he says?
Or did he have some backup plan?
The thought had barely crossed her mind when she dismissed it.

Before coming, she had specifically inquired about the Third Princess.

Yves is in a bad situation right now. She seems to be in a coma, and her forces are in ruins, so they are not capable of making any backup plans for Lynn.

In other words, all the confidence he's displaying right now comes from himself?
Recalling the boy's amazing deeds, she wanted to refute him, but for some reason, she couldn't say anything.

Thinking about it carefully, even if it fails, it's just being taken advantage of once.

If this really succeeds, then I might witness the birth of a miracle.

Ultimately, with some skepticism, Hilina agreed to Lynn's plan.

……

The following day, inside the council chamber.

Saint Laurent VI, along with numerous nobles, leaders of the three major churches, and other high-ranking officials, gathered together.

The empire has not seen such a grand occasion in a long time.

They have gathered here with a common goal: to try Lynn, the one who had his limbs extended.

Although some of them knew perfectly well that Lynn might not have been the one to extend his limb, the Emperor needed an explanation, and so did the people.

All they need to do is hand over Lynn.

Moreover, the story of killing the fourth prince Joshua is not false.

This reason alone is enough to send him to the execution ground and sentence him to hanging.

As soon as the agenda was set out, the Mosgra family, who had a blood feud with Lynn, immediately suggested that the entire process be simplified, that Lynn be made clear of the heinous crimes he had committed, and that a public trial be held immediately to demonstrate that the empire’s authority was inviolable!

For the Mosgra family, the hatred between them due to the death of their heir could not be described as a blood feud.

As the patriarch of the Mosgra family and also Eunice's grandfather, Marquis Fred witnessed his granddaughter being killed in public by Lynn in a duel, and his hatred for Lynn was equally profound.

Now that they have an opportunity for revenge, how could they possibly let it go?

Therefore, he and the other Saint Laurent nobles unanimously agreed to his proposal.

"Gentlemen! You are all important figures here! If we cannot bring a monster like Lynn the limb-splitter to justice, we will lose the public's trust!"

"Lynn the Limb Splitter, that demonic executioner! He has murdered countless citizens and nobles! These are the heinous crimes he has committed!"

Marquis Fred was prepared; he had brought out the files on 'Lynn the Limb Extender's' crimes.

"Because of this evil, so many innocent people have lost their loved ones, their important family members, and their hope! Their lives could have been so happy!"

As a nobleman, public speaking is his forte, and with the added fuel of both new and old grudges, Marquis Fred's speech at this moment is even more heartfelt.

Surprisingly, his passionate speech resonated with many neutral nobles.

Some nobles who were unaware of the truth quietly sided with Marquis Fred.

Of course, they are just observing quietly for now.

Even if a nobleman approves of you, he won't actively help you if there's no benefit to be gained.

Princess Hillina, who was by Saint Laurent VI's side, watched all of this with a cold eye.

Lynn was right about that.

During their conversation last night, Lynn had told her what might happen inside the council chamber.

The passionate performance by Marquis Fred before our eyes is one of the situations Lynn was referring to.

Hilina watched Marquis Fred's performance in silence.

At this moment, the Marquis of Fred's passionate speech was simply an attempt to pin the label of 'limb-splitter' on Lynn.

To put it bluntly, it's all for his own sake.

Ultimately, however, the final decision rested with Saint Laurent VI and the cardinals of the three major churches.

"Your Majesty! I propose we keep things simple! Let's burn this demon!"

as predicted.

Upon hearing Marquis Fred's indignant and impassioned advice, Saint Laurent VI did not immediately agree, his expression indifferent as if he had not lost a son.

He knew that the Marquis Fred was putting on a show for him.

Seeing this, Marquis Fred looked at Cardinal Connor of the Catholic Church with a cryptic expression.

On the issue of Lynn, the two are on the same side.

As a cardinal of the Church of Heaven, Connor held a very prestigious position and was respected wherever he went.

However, Lynn's public humiliation at the dinner party that day caused him an indelible shame.

Because of Saint Laurent VI's leniency, he was unable to pursue Lynn's rudeness and offense, which fueled Connor's extreme hatred.

Furthermore, everything Lynn did to the Church of Heaven in the Soren Mountains alone was enough to push the two sides into a life-or-death struggle.

That was a district church of an entire city, but in the end, that kid wiped it out completely with ruthless methods!

Unfortunately, he had no way to pursue the matter.

Therefore, Connor became increasingly convinced that Lynn was definitely a spy sent by the demons, a suspicion that has not been dispelled to this day.

Otherwise, how did he survive that calamity?

After that dinner, Bishop Connor never mentioned the matter to anyone again, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, waiting for a fatal blow.

Now, it seems it's time for him to bare his fangs.

“Your Majesty, Marquis Fred’s words make a lot of sense. The Church of Heaven also believes that the trial process can be simplified. Now that we have conclusive evidence and the criminal has voluntarily surrendered, we can indeed proceed directly to the final trial.”

Bishop Connor was far more important than Marquis Fred.

Under his leadership, many nobles also found the right direction and echoed him, saying, "Your Majesty, what the bishop said makes a lot of sense. Why don't we just skip the process and get the correct result directly?"

"Your Majesty! This kind of demon must be severely punished!"

The sight of these nobles in such a 'united' manner made Saint Laurent VI narrow his eyes, but he said nothing.

Bishop Connor, meanwhile, awaited an answer from Saint Laurent VI.

Ultimately, his targeting of Lynn wasn't just driven by personal grudges; there was another extremely important reason.

Because Lynn is an extraordinary person.

Even though Yvested possessed terrifying power in the past, Connor was able to use his connections with the nobility and their influence to restrain her.

After all, she wasn't good at political maneuvering.

But Lynn is different.

Even as an opponent, one has to admit that he has an unparalleled mind.

This person's appearance can be said to have completely made up for Yves's shortcomings.

Connor believed that given time, Yves and her forces would grow to a terrifying size.

As a participant in the royal selection ceremony, this was something Bishop Connor absolutely could not allow.

After all, in the eyes of these high-ranking church officials, the best outcome for Yvesce in this life was to become a tool of the empire, so that even if the tool broke, it could be easily discarded.

Tools, however, cannot possess the thought or ability to resist fate.

Therefore, Lynn must die.

Otherwise, Bishop Connor would not have cooperated with Marquis Fred.

On the other side, after hearing the advice of the crowd, Saint Laurent VI remained silent, simply gazing at everyone present.

The reason is simple.

From his perspective, the church and the nobility seemed too united, and when did the Mosgra family side with the Church of Heaven?

He didn't seem to be in a hurry to make a decision, but was waiting for the reactions of the other two churches, his eyes somewhat cold.

At this moment, the scene in the hall was somewhat chaotic.

After Cardinal Connor of the Church of Heaven spoke out, many nobles echoed the suggestions made by Marquis Fred.

Just then, the eldest princess, Hilina, who had been silent all along, suddenly stepped forward.

“Since we haven’t reached a consensus, let’s adopt the Empire’s fairest and most impartial trial method—the Sacred Tree Trial.”

As soon as Hilina finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Marquis Fred's voice stopped abruptly as he looked up at the princess in astonishment.

Bishop Connor's eyes widened in horror, as if he were foreseeing a scene he did not wish to see.

Why did this woman suddenly choose to create unnecessary trouble?

Noticing the gazes directed at her, Hilina remained calm.

Sure enough, everything was just as Lynn had described.

She glanced indifferently at everyone present, without saying anything more.

Only some newly noble families with relatively short histories seemed not to understand what Hillina was saying, so they began to whisper among themselves asking questions, and soon someone answered them.

The Judgment of the Sacred Tree, as the name suggests.

The Holy Tree, standing at the center of the empire, has many extremely mystical uses, one of which is the Holy Tree Judgment, a method of judgment used by the empire in its early years to judge the strong and nobles.

Because some noble forces and high-level experts are too powerful, even the emperor is not sure whether the Grand Justice will be influenced. Therefore, the Holy Tree is used for trials.

Moreover, this method can also make everyone witness the crimes committed by the nobles, thereby reducing their influence among the common people.

Because the Tree of the Holy Spirit can unearth all the true memories of those who are judged, as well as the secrets buried deep in their hearts, and present them in the form of images on the central sky above the capital!
No matter how powerful these people are, they cannot conceal their heinous nature.

Moreover, after the trial, the Tree of the Holy Spirit will reward the virtuous and meritorious, while subjecting the most severe divine punishment to those who have committed heinous crimes, so that all the common people of the capital can witness the wicked being punished.

This is what Hillina referred to as the Judgment of the Sacred Tree.

Those present were either nobles or members of the church, and naturally they all understood what the Judgment of the Sacred Tree represented.

Marquis Fred was the first to stand up and oppose it.

He retorted angrily, "Your Highness, is it really necessary to waste time dealing with such a criminal?"

Faced with Marquis Fred's questioning, Hilina gave him a cold look.

After being glanced at by Hilina, Marquis Fred realized his rudeness and immediately apologized through gritted teeth:
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. Please forgive me for being blinded by hatred. This demonic executioner once killed my granddaughter..."

Bishop Connor then took over the conversation: "Although Marquis Fred was a bit impatient, what he said makes sense."

"Lynn, the one who had the limb extended, committed a grave crime, and we have already investigated the matter thoroughly. There is no need to waste any more time. The people of the capital also want to see the murderer punished as soon as possible."

The sole purpose of this action is to demonstrate the stance of the Tenri Church.

Currently, the final decision on which suggestion to adopt—the one from the Church of Heaven and the suggestion from the First Princess—falls on Saint Laurent VI.

Everyone turned to look at His Majesty the Emperor, who sat on the throne.

Sensing the many gazes around him, Saint Laurent VI remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Bishop Connor's words make a lot of sense..."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Fred's face lit up with ecstatic joy.

Although Bishop Connor appeared calm, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, Saint Rona VI's words had a hidden meaning. After pausing for a moment, he continued, "But Hillina's suggestion is also good. Displaying such sinners under the central canopy will better deter those lawless people."

"The Church of Abundance and the Church of Silence seem rather quiet today. I wonder what the two bishops think about this?"

Saint Laurent VI handed over the power of speech to the other two cardinals who had not spoken.

The members of the Church of Silence and the Church of Abundance did not immediately take sides, but instead humbly bowed and said, "We leave everything to Your Majesty."

Seeing this, Saint Laurent VI's expression softened slightly: "Since the three major churches are present, why don't we let the three bishops vote on whether they agree or disagree with Princess Hillina's proposal?"

Upon hearing this, Bishop Connor frowned and immediately objected, "Your Majesty, I still maintain my previous view: the sinner's guilt has already been established, and we need not waste time."

Saint Laurent VI nodded slightly but said nothing, then turned his gaze back to the cardinals of the Church of Silence and the Church of Abundance.

At this moment, the two could no longer remain silent; they had to make a choice.

Connor glanced at the other two and felt a little more at ease.

He was actually quite confident about the voting results.

The women of the Silent Church have been busy with matters related to the resurrection of the Moon Goddess and haven't taken sides with any noble factions for a long time.

The Church of Abundance has always remained neutral, never expressing any intention to participate in the royal selection ceremony, and naturally it will not side with the First Princess Hillina.

It's important to understand that if you vote in favor in this situation, you'll naturally be considered part of Princess Hillina's faction.

The atmosphere on the field was somewhat tense, and everyone's breathing slowed down considerably.

However, the next second, a scene that surprised everyone, both incredibly absurd and extremely real, appeared before them.

Including Saint Laurent VI.

Before everyone's eyes, the cardinal of the Silent Church suddenly stepped forward calmly, raised his hand, and said, "We agree with Her Highness the First Princess's suggestion."

"?!"

Everyone gasped.

If Saint Laurent VI hadn't been present, everyone there would have been chattering away.

The familiar nobles began to exchange glances, their eyes revealing a shared question.

When did the Church of Silent stand on the side of Princess Sylrina?
If this is indeed the case, then Prince Felice's advantage in this royal selection ceremony may not be so obvious.

"."

Bishop Connor was equally perplexed and tried to question the other party with his eyes, asking why the three major churches did not choose to unite as one, but instead chose to disagree on such a trivial matter.

But the other party never responded to him from beginning to end.

What happened?

Bishop Connor frowned, completely baffled.

However, the remaining vote is in the hands of the Church of Abundance, and due to the Church of Abundance's neutral stance, it is more likely to vote against this vote.

However, such thoughts were quickly refuted.

Bishop Bountiful glanced at the crowd and said indifferently, "The Church of Bountiful also approves of Her Highness the Crown Princess's proposal."

The scene became extremely quiet once again.

No one expected this voting result.

For a fleeting moment, a sinister glint flashed across Bishop Connor's face, and he nearly lost control of his expression.

Even many nobles couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Has the Church of Abundance also sided with the First Princess?"

"It seems there are more variables in this imperial selection..."

The nobles who had originally sided with the other princes now had different thoughts on their minds.

Saint Laurent VI merely glanced at Hillina with some surprise, without any change in expression.

In his view, it was fine as long as the three churches did not unite.

Judging from the attitude of the Tianli Church, the result they wanted has already occurred.

As for the question of whether the Holy Tree Judgment was a waste of time, he didn't care.

The next second, the emperor's majestic voice suddenly rang out: "In that case, let's proceed according to Hillina's suggestion."

This statement essentially finalized the outcome of the Lynn incident.

Upon hearing this, Marquis Fred's mouth gaped open, as if he had fallen from heaven to hell in an instant.

This was an outcome he could not accept.

He wished that little bastard would die immediately, wished he could eat his flesh, devour his bones, and sleep on his skin, so that he would never be able to rise again!
But by then, Saint Laurent VI had already made his decision, and he no longer had the courage to object.

Since the matter had already passed the discussion stage, if he were to question Lynn's handling of the matter, it would be a provocation against the authority of Saint Laurent VI.

Similarly, even after the meeting ended, Bishop Connor still couldn't figure it out. With a gloomy expression, he boarded his carriage and hurriedly left.

What's wrong with the Silent Church and the Abundant Church?
Could it be that Hilina rallied both families behind the scenes, bringing them together on one side?
……

Outside the council chamber, inside a four-wheeled carriage.

Back in the carriage, Princess Hillina's tense expression finally relaxed.

Immediately afterwards, an expression of disbelief appeared on her face as she stared blankly at her reflection in the car window, lost in thought.

In fact, Hilina didn't know the whole story. She just played the simple role of a messenger, helping Lynn pass two notes to the higher-ups of the Church of Silence and the Church of Abundance.

At the time, I didn't think much of it, but now it seems that the whole thing was under Lynn's control from beginning to end!
Strictly speaking, Hillina didn't even put in much effort.

In the end, the actions of the three major churches, as well as the reactions and choices of Saint Laurent VI, and even the words he spoke, were all within Lynn's expectations. The whole thing seemed to be proceeding in accordance with Lynn's own wishes.

This is why Sylrina was shocked.

What seemed like a certain death turned into a nightmare for the boy, who managed to turn everything around with just two notes!
Although the Trial of the Sacred Tree was also unfavorable to him, it was undoubtedly the best outcome at present compared to the suggestions of Marquis Fred and others to execute him directly.

It can be said that Lynn found a glimmer of hope from the abyss entirely through his own abilities!
wrong!

As Hilina recalled what had happened in the cell the previous night, she suddenly realized a detail.

At that time, Lynn asked her to propose the "Trial of the Sacred Tree" at the "appropriate" time, and gave her two notes to help deliver to Saint Tia of the Church of Silence and the Cardinal of the Church of Abundance.

Hilina hadn't thought much of it at first, but after thinking about it for a while, she realized something was wrong... After all, Lynn's hands and feet were cuffed at the time, so he probably prepared those two notes in advance.

In other words, Lynn knew exactly how things would turn out before he was arrested!
Thinking about this, Lynn's image as a devilish and mysterious figure in her mind reached an even higher level.

Hilina even had a hunch that this guy might actually be able to get away unscathed from this incident.

……

Hilina rushed to the Punisher's Prison again, quickly dismissed everyone around her, and chose to be alone with Lynn.

She needed an answer to the many questions that lingered in her mind.

"coming?"

Lynn seemed unsurprised by Hilina's arrival.

Seeing his calm and collected demeanor, even though she was filled with excitement, Hillina suppressed her many questions, took a deep breath, and then quietly recounted what had happened in the council hall that day.

Throughout the entire process, Lynn maintained an extremely calm demeanor, occasionally responding with an "uh-huh".

But the more he displayed this attitude, the more it aroused Hillina's desire.

When she finished recounting how the three major churches voted two to one in favor of her proposal for the 'Tree of Sacred Trees', she could no longer contain herself and asked bluntly, "Was all of this part of your plan?"

Faced with Hilina's question, Lynn did not hide anything; he simply shook his head and replied softly:

"I just told them in advance what they would do."

Lynn didn't hold back, telling Hillina the whole story and explaining it to her in detail.

as predicted.

Just as Hilina had imagined, everything that was going to happen was within Lynn's control from beginning to end.

Lynn calculated to the extreme what choices each person would make when faced with a situation, considering their personality.

Lynn had considered this even before the battle at the Gap of the Gods.

From the very beginning, he knew clearly how much of a commotion he would cause, so he made plans in advance.

Lynn was quite certain that when Hilina proposed the 'Sacred Tree Trial', the Church of Heaven would vehemently oppose it.

Because of the Buddhist-like approach of the Silent Church and the Abundant Church, the Heavenly Principle Church has become exceptionally vocal in recent years. Therefore, Saint Laurent VI, who has always preferred checks and balances, will inevitably take action, unwilling to see the Heavenly Principle Church become the sole dominant force.

As Lynn had predicted, things eventually came to a vote.

This is also the result Lynn wanted.

And then, it was time for those two notes to come in handy.

Without these two things, in the end, the Silent Church and the Abundant Church would certainly follow the proposal of the Church of Heaven and choose to vote against it.

Therefore, it can be said that the note contained the information that could change the stance of the two major churches.

This confused Hilina even more.

As cardinals, there were very few people in the entire empire who could possess such a revered status and position.

If that's the case, how could such an entity so easily change its stance based on just a few sentences written on a note?

"What exactly is written on the note you asked me to pass on to the two major churches?"

Still unsatisfied after hearing Lynn's explanation, Hilina frowned and asked.

Upon hearing this, Lynn smiled gently: "It's a secret."

As a magician, maintaining a degree of mystery helps keep the audience curious.

This might pique Hillina's curiosity about him.

That was Lynn's goal.

As for the contents of the note, they were actually quite simple.

It's simply a matter of splitting into two directions.

The silent church and the abundant church cannot be judged as one entity.

First was the Silent Church.

In order to get their cardinals to vote in favor, they had to seize on the sore spot of the entire church, namely the former Silent Saint, now "possessed" by Beatrice, the moon goddess Tia.

After the battle at the Gap of the Divine Moon, Lynn never doubted Tia's ability to completely control the Church of Silence.

Therefore, all you need to do is tell her the background information on a note, and she will definitely instruct the cardinal to vote in favor.

The more difficult part is getting the Abundant Church to vote in favor.

Since Lynn had no prior contact with this church, the means he could utilize were extremely limited.

As for those beings he didn't understand, Lynn wouldn't make any rash moves; he would simply use the most classic method: enticing them with benefits.

No matter what kind of person they are, as long as they still have desires, they are bound to be someone who can be moved.

Therefore, Lynn offered them a deal they absolutely could not refuse.

Knowing the original text, Lynn knew that the Church of Abundance had been following divine instructions to search for the traces of the Mother Tree of the Earth for many years, but had made no progress after all these years, which was a problem that had been troubling them.

Therefore, he used the prophet's status as a time traveler to decide to use the specific location of the Mother Tree of the Earth as recorded in the book as a bargaining chip to request the Church of Abundance to vote in favor.

This led to the shocking scene that occurred not long ago.

In the end, Lynn's plan was perfectly executed.

Looking at Lynn's calm and composed demeanor, even though she didn't know the specific details, a complex expression still appeared on Hilina's face.

Even though she had prepared herself mentally, she was still immersed in the shock of what had just happened.

At the same time, the thought "Why isn't this guy my subordinate?" popped into his mind again, and for the first time ever, he felt a pang of jealousy towards Yves.

Hilina had never had such thoughts about anyone before.

Meanwhile, Lynn was unaware of Hillina's sinister intention to "steal someone's man" and was still pondering Hillina's words.

According to her account, he would be taken to Cleric Square three days later to be judged by the Tree of the Holy Spirit in front of millions of people in the city.

(End of this chapter)