Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 162 Tom: A real man should be like this!

Although Grindelwald's calm performance surprised Picquery.

However, the arrow has been drawn to the string and has to be shot.

Moreover, they had already discovered Abernathy's little trick! And, they had corrected it afterwards!

Although Abernathy escaped when they were about to arrest him, there will definitely be no problem with the witness this time!

No matter how calm Grindelwald appears, he cannot change the facts!

Just as Chairman Picquery was convincing himself, an Auror came over to report.

"Chairman, the witnesses have taken truth serum and are ready to testify at any time."

"Okay... start right away!" Chairman Picquery glanced at Grindelwald, who was still smiling, and turned back to his seat.

"Witness number one, Morton Weber!" Picquery looked at the first witness who came forward.

He was a short and fat wizard with a dull expression on his face, which was a normal reaction after taking the truth serum.

"Have you ever met Gellert Grindelwald before today?" Picquery asked.

"I have." Weber nodded.

"When did you meet him?"

"He was there the day my brother was killed!"

As soon as these words were uttered, the entire venue was in an uproar.

Chairman Picqueri, who was sitting at the top, smiled for the first time.

Sure enough, what Abernathy had done had been completely corrected!

If that's the case, then there's nothing to worry about!

Picquery glanced at Grindelwald again. She wanted to see how long this bastard could maintain his indifferent expression!
"Silence!" Picquery struck the gavel again, restoring silence to the meeting room.

After the meeting finally quieted down, Chairman Picquery asked again: "Who killed your brother?"

"He was killed by a witch... He was Grindelwald's subordinate..." Weber said dully.

After this testimony, the wizards in the meeting hall couldn't help but talk again.

Even if Chairman Picqueri keeps banging the hammer this time, it’s a bit of a futile move.

Grindelwald was present, and his witch gang killed people!

Even if he didn't do it himself, if he ordered it, then this can almost be said to be direct evidence!

Although I don't know whether this witness was a false witness deliberately arranged by the Magic Congress, but in this way, at least the charge of murder can be confirmed on him!

Even if Grindelwald decides to appeal in the end, that will be a matter for the future. By then, there will definitely not be as big a stir as this public trial.

Because if this public trial initiated by Grindelwald turns into a farce, then Grindelwald's prestige will be almost completely consumed...

When the meeting gradually quieted down, Chairman Picquery began to ask anxiously: "Weber, did you see with your own eyes that Grindelwald ordered his men to murder your brother?"

Following Chairman Picquery's words, the wizards in the meeting hall fell completely silent.

Whether a conviction can be achieved depends on the witness's answer.

Of course, everyone already has the answer in their hearts.

Because this time, the Magical Congress of the United States is going to be unethical and directly frame him... The result should not be a big reversal.

"No, it hasn't," Weber replied.

As soon as this answer came out, everyone looked at him in shock.

Chairman Picqueri, who was sitting in the main seat, was even more stunned.

"Witness! Please repeat your answer!"

"No, it hasn't." Weber answered again with a dull look on his face.

The meeting place became noisy again because the witness's answer was too unexpected!

The current testimony seems to be in Grindelwald's favor? What is the Magical Congress of the United States doing?

"This... How is it possible..." Chairman Picquery fell into his chair, feeling that all the strength in his body had been drained.

She looked back at Grindelwald.

Grindelwald was standing quietly in the judgment seat, still with a faint smile on his face.

It was as if everything that happened was under his control.

But...how is this possible? !

"It was the Witch Party who murdered your brother, and Grindelwald was indeed present. So, what was Grindelwald doing at the time?" Chairman Picquery asked unwillingly.

Although all the answers were beyond President Picquery's expectations, in the current situation, as long as Grindelwald was present at the time! Even if Grindelwald did not speak at the time, she would have a way to regard the evil deeds of the Witch Party as Grindelwald's acquiescence!
In this way, she can also find a way to make Grindelwald bear the crime!

"It was indeed Grindelwald's men who murdered my brother, because my brother was against Grindelwald's ideas at the time. And Grindelwald was trying to stop his men from killing my brother... but unfortunately the Aurors interrupted his action." Weber answered quietly.

As he answered this, the conference hall, which had been a little noisy because of his previous answer, suddenly became quiet.

So far, the testimony of the first witness has not only failed to incriminate Grindelwald, but has even... changed his image in people's minds?
Isn't he a vicious dark wizard? How could he save people from his own men?
Moreover, according to the witnesses, if the Aurors had not broken in and attacked Grindelwald, Webber's brother might not have died?
Chairman Picqueri slumped in his chair, totally confused as to why things had turned out like this...

She turned her eyes sharply to the Aurors.

When they came back to report, they clearly stated that the witness' memory had been completely restored! Now, the witness' testimony turned out to be like this!

She had every reason to believe that there was a traitor among the Aurors she trusted the most!
However, the Aurors she was staring at also had puzzled expressions on their faces.

This made Chairman Picqueri somewhat able to identify who the real traitor was.

Or...all of them?

Thinking of this, Chairman Picquery felt his hair stand on end...

Grindelwald looked at Weber in the witness box and said apologetically, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Weber, I couldn't save your brother... My followers misinterpreted my thoughts, and this is my fault. In my opinion, it is normal to seek common ground while reserving differences. If you kill someone just because of different ideas, that's really wrong... I won't shirk my responsibility, and I will compensate you on behalf of the Witch Party later... Although no amount of compensation can make up for the pain of losing a loved one..."

"Shut up! You shut up!" Chairman Picqueri said coldly, "You are prohibited from talking to the witness without permission!"

"Sorry." Grindelwald still did not make any excuses this time. He just said sorry and fell silent again.

Chairman Picqueri's heart gradually sank to the bottom.

The first witness was like this, what about the witnesses after that?

However, she still had a sense of luck in her heart, so she chose to continue calling up the witnesses behind her...

Thirty minutes later, Chairman Picqueri's face was as gloomy as water.

Except for one witness named Cyber Wright, who insisted that Grindelwald had harmed his No-Maj wife.

All the other witnesses' testimonies failed to incriminate Grindelwald...

Not only that, in their testimonies, the ruthless Grindelwald turned out to be a responsible and accountable political party leader...

The Aurors, on the other hand, have become people who confuse right and wrong and misinterpret right and wrong...

At this time, the venue was extremely noisy and had completely turned into a vegetable market.

The testimonies of these witnesses are really shocking...

If it is said that these witnesses were prepared in advance by the Magical Congress in an attempt to frame Grindelwald.

Then... only one person testified against Grindelwald's crime, which made the Magic Congress feel like it had shot itself in the foot...

Originally, everyone else thought that the testimonies of those witnesses were too unreasonable, but the inclusion of a normal accusation made the other testimonies more credible.

Below the stage, Dumbledore sighed deeply. He looked at Grindelwald, who was smiling silently on the stage without saying a word, and felt mixed emotions.

He just hurt a Muggle, but didn't kill him... Considering the national conditions in the United States, it is hardly a serious crime.

Given Grindelwald’s influence, if he could mediate with the victim and give him adequate compensation, he might not even have to go to jail!
Even if he goes to jail, he will only serve a few years at most...

What about a few years later? If Grindelwald came out, what would the world be like?

The Muggle world has already begun to be engulfed in war, and the wizarding world will probably no longer be peaceful...

A few months ago, when he defeated Grindelwald, he thought that the wave set off by Grindelwald would eventually die down. Now it seems that it has only just begun...

At the same time, Tom, who was standing beside Dumbledore, was also extremely shocked.

Someone like Grindelwald, who just stands aside quietly, says nothing and does nothing, but can manipulate everyone present in his palm... It's so cool!

In the past, he didn't understand why Grindelwald, who had such strong power, didn't choose to use his strength to rush forward. Even if he couldn't beat Dumbledore, he could still avoid the enemy's edge...

But now... he completely understood.

To control others, you don't necessarily have to rely on strong strength...

So far, even someone as powerful as Dumbledore can only stand silently in the audience and watch Grindelwald's performance, right?

For a moment, Tom suddenly felt that "a real man should be like this!"

"What do you think? I said this trip won't be in vain, right?"

Suddenly, Li Weide's voice rang in Tom's ears.

Tom turned to look at Li Weide, only to see him looking at him with a half-smile...

"Indeed...I benefited a lot..." This time, Tom rarely said anything stubborn.

At this time, Dumbledore, who was attracted by the situation on the stage, did not notice that the two little ones beside him were whispering to each other using the Whispering Spell.

After the meeting hall was noisy for more than ten minutes, Chairman Picqueri finally came to his senses.

After shouting "Silence" several times, the venue finally returned to silence.

"Since the testimonies of the witnesses are quite different, this court has reason to suspect that the memories of the witnesses may have been altered by someone... Therefore, I think it is necessary to check whether the memories of the witnesses have been altered by someone!"

After Chairman Picqueri finished speaking, he looked around and asked for everyone's opinions.

In fact, Chairman Picqueri’s proposal this time is very reasonable.

The witnesses' testimonies surprised everyone. Subjectively speaking, they were completely inconsistent with everyone's perception of Grindelwald.

Therefore, it is necessary to check whether the memory has been modified!
"Does anyone have any objections?" asked Chairman Picquery.

Everyone shook their heads to indicate that they had no objection.

"I agree too!"

What is shocking is that the person who said this was Grindelwald!

Facing Chairman Picqueri's doubtful eyes, he smiled and said, "If the witnesses' testimony is doubted, these trumped-up charges will still be firmly attached to me. Even if the result of today's public trial is that I am not guilty, it will still cause controversy. Therefore, the more rigorous the better! I believe that the Grand Court will eventually clear my name."

(End of this chapter)