You don't even want to call me godfather

"Well, based on the different families to which the people involved in the case belong, each family will intervene in the judge's verdict on a case to varying degrees. In the more common case, the case will not be submitted to the judge at all. The judges will only know that some incidents have been settled or need to be settled privately." Lavinia nodded, agreeing with Koshe's understanding, and then continued, "If you can investigate more carefully, you will know that I have also talked about this topic with your father, Mr. Ulysses. He once promised me an ideal future. The judges of the city-state of Syracuse have always had only two fates: either to go along with the family or to die. Mr. Ulysses's protection saved me from death, but I have always believed that this kind of justice from the family is fundamentally wrong."

"So sometimes you don't judge cases according to the family's will in order to implement what you believe is justice, right?"

Koshe already had a general idea of ​​Lavinia's intentions, and made a guess based on that.

"I'm not someone who would immerse myself in such propositions and make life boring for myself and the people around me. I just can't understand why justice has become like this in Syracuse? Every day I sit with the family members and listen to what they tell me to do. I also rack my brains to think about how to help them do this well. This is good for everyone, because I do this, and nothing seems to happen the next day," Lavinia said, clenching her fists. "I can see that the ordinary people are looking at me with more and more fear, standing farther and farther away. They don't even dare to cry openly after the verdict, and come to the judge to accuse openly. I thought I could find a balance under the management of Mr. Ulysses, but no one can remain pure in the quagmire. In the end, I just became another accomplice. So what am I doing? Am I maintaining the fairness and justice of the law? Am I maintaining the stability of Syracuse? I don't do any of these. All judges, all courts, and the entire Syracuse judicial system are accomplices of the family. Then those who once had ideals are dead, and I'm the only one alive, but I haven't done anything."

"Do you hate him? For Ulysses, for the family."

Listening to Lavinia's increasingly excited words, Koshe took a few deep puffs of his cigarette and his attitude became serious.

"I hate him. He gave me hope, but he didn't give me the chance to realize it. Now I can only look at the hope he left behind, a hope that I can't touch no matter how hard I try." Lavinia lowered her head and looked at her clenched hands on her knees. "But I hate myself even more for not being able to do anything, and you, Mr. Cascade, who have done nothing."

Lavinia suddenly raised her head and stared at Koshe with a sharp look.

There was anger in her eyes, an anger that had been suppressed for a long time but could not be released.

"... Please regard the above as my helpless complaint as a judge who has failed in his duties, Mr. Cascade."

Seeing Koshei remained silent for a long time, Lavinia spoke with some disappointment.

"No, you said it very well, Miss Lavinia. Even I am a little speechless." Koshe looked at Hexi who was standing behind Lavinia and smiled slightly. This was exactly the talent he needed now. "Perhaps Syracuse is indeed difficult to change. The family was born with Syracuse and shaped this country into what it is today little by little, but we really shouldn't get used to it. We must believe that there is still a new possibility."

"Mr. Cascade..."

Lavinia was stunned for a moment. When she was expressing her views just now, Koshe's expression was too serious, so she never thought that the other party would agree with her point of view.

"It is often said that the law is the bottom line of morality, but the bottom line does not exist naturally. It comes from the consensus of everyone. When people regard violence as order, the law has become a fantasy to be admired," Koshei put out his cigarette butt and placed his hands on the desk, with his fingers lightly touching each other. "Whether it is a family, a society, or a country, people are often bound to each other by interests. If this is taken for granted, then I should have stepped down from this position long ago. Sitting here smoking a cigarette will not bring justice. I know this very well."

"Then why..."

"But unfortunately, among the people I trust, there is no one who has the ability to reform the judicial system." Koshe stood up with his hands on the table. Under Lavinia's gaze, he walked around the desk, walked to her side, and extended a hand to her. "But what you said just now allowed me to see a promising person who was almost buried. The law cannot be despised, and it will prove its value."

"Mr. Cascade..." Lavinia was stunned. She lowered her head in disbelief. After thinking and considering for a moment, she raised her head again, stood up, and stretched out her hand. "You don't have to be so careful when dealing with me. I will not judge people's goodness or evil based on rigid legal provisions. It is my honor to have your support. We can work together and support each other, but I want to make it clear in advance that this does not mean that you can influence my decision. No offense, just some lessons from the past."

The two hands are simply clasped together, symbolizing the great reform of Syracuse's judicial system.

"I hope that what you are leading is not meaningless."

Lavinia said so.

Chapter 16 Family Lawyer

"Nowadays, the cult of personality in Syracuse is too strong. The people all rely on the leader, that is, you." In the study, Lavinia paced back and forth in front of the desk, stroking her chin with one hand, thinking about something. "It's not that this is completely bad, but Syracuse, under the management of the family, is not that easy. Many people still live in fear. In the people's worship of you, compared with dependence and respect, there is more fear."

"I know this," Koshe leaned against the desk, watching Lavinia walking around. "After Godfather Ulysses passed away, I was in power too early and did what I did. I don't have the courage and calmness of my father. Compared to now, I was really unbearable back then."

"During that time, the judges of Syracuse often gathered together to discuss the future, but most of them had already gotten used to and felt powerless about being controlled by their families. They thought that at least being obedient could save their lives," Lavinia tapped her cheek lightly, then her eyes fell on Koshei. "But some people were not satisfied with the status quo. A chief justice of the Syracuse Supreme Court resigned because he could not stand the restrictions of his family."

“Did he get some relaxation and freedom after he resigned?”

Koshe's eyes met Lavinia's, and he could sense that she was hesitating about something.

"He became a killer, but before he met you, he died at the hands of your family's accomplices and died in front of me."

Lavinia said, looking away.

Koshe was silent for a moment. This was an embarrassing topic, not just for him.

"Well... but I also said that I would not judge people's goodness or evil based on rigid legal provisions," Lavinia said after a long while, "but I have already put my own safety out of the question, so I will boldly express my opinions and dissatisfaction in front of you, and I have been disrespectful to you in words countless times."

"I admit that my management has many shortcomings, and Syracuse's current system also has big problems." After listening to Lavinia's words, Koshe also understood why she was hesitating, "But because of this, I need a new system that is reliable and mature enough to improve the current situation."

Although Koshe's words were vague, he actually focused on Lavinia.

"A reliable and mature system..." Lavinia lowered her head slightly, thinking back to all the assumptions she had made, and then said frankly, "Yes, but at present they are just some rough ideas, and I don't have the opportunity or power to implement them."

"Then I will grant you the power you need. If you are truly capable of changing Syracuse, then go ahead and do it in my name," Koshei said without much thought before proposing a compromise idea. "But before that, I also need to test your abilities to prove that you are indeed qualified to take on this important task."

"Test?" Lavinia seemed to be interested. She stared at Koshei, as if she was motivated by a desire to win, and asked anxiously, "What kind of test?"

Having said that, Lavinia herself is actually a little unsure of her own strength.

Since judges in Syracuse have always been a mere figurehead, there has been basically no formal assessment after joining the company except for the written test and interview upon joining. The requirements for judges are often just to be obedient and be able to deal with the aftermath, and it is enough to be able to do these two things.

"In the next period of time, I will hire you as the family lawyer of the Cascade family," Koshe raised his head slightly and looked down at Lavinia. "Unlike city-state judges, family lawyers are more private in nature and have the power to interfere with and influence all decisions within the family. This will be enough for me to observe your judgment ability up close. At the same time, you can also use the name of the Cascade family to interrogate all the people in this country, including family members. If there are people who are convicted, it will be an opportunity for you to show your methods and ideas. Don't hesitate because of whether the other party belongs to the family. Take this opportunity to refine your rough ideas to make them more perfect, Lavinia."

"It's been a long time since I've felt the feeling of working for something I believe in..." Lavinia was surprised by Koshe's bold decision, but after a moment, she just smiled and said, "But this time, I will make a fair judgment. I will also use practice to find out what is not detailed in the code."

Seeing Lavinia, who was a little unconfident but full of energy, Koshe felt a little relieved.

"Hexi," Koshe turned around and looked at Hexi who had been standing at the door without saying a word. "Start investigating all the people in Syracuse, starting with the big families and companies, including the followers of the Cascade family. Don't let go of any serious offenders. At the same time, share intelligence with Lavinia. No... just let her share your work. After all, you will be the family lawyer of the Cascade family in the future. You two will decide on the follow-up matters."

"Excuse me, Godfather," He Xi stood up straight and did not accept Koshe's task. Instead, he said directly, "Although Miss Lavinia is a talented person, you have only known her for an hour. Is it really okay to hand over important family affairs to her so easily?"

"So, it is up to you two to make the subsequent decisions," Koshe knew what Hexi was worried about, and he was not so hasty as to hand over the internal affairs to an outsider he had just met, so he explained, "This is a test for Miss Lavinia, and you who brought her here, introduced her, and may work with her in the future, are naturally her invigilator, Hexi."

"Yes, I understand what you mean, Godfather."

He Xi nodded and accepted the task.

"I'm sorry to trouble you again, Hexi."

Koshe sighed softly, but there was a hint of smile on his face.

PS: Is Lavinia forced to recommend herself?

PSS: But if you look closely, you may find that when Koshei handles matters related to internal affairs, he seems to avoid being responsible for the subsequent follow-up work.

After all, it won’t be long before we have to leave for Colombia.

PSSS: Please recommend and comment.

Chapter 17: I know nothing

"Then we will leave first, Godfather."

At the door of the mansion, Hexi said goodbye to Koshe, and Lavinia followed him and nodded slightly.

"call……"

After the two left, Koshei closed the door and breathed a long sigh of relief.

Ever since Hesi and others followed Koshei back to Syracuse, although they have been busy recently, with the help of these Sakotas, many things seem to be solved very easily.

This was true whether it was about Garuda, Lavinia, or helping to take care of Iris and train the gang members.

Now that Lavinia's problem has been dealt with, Koshe also thought of Elizaveta's existence.

He went upstairs, came to his room, knocked on the door, and went in.

"Do you need help?"

he asked.

"Ah, the room is almost ready."

Elizaveta sat on the edge of the bed. Although her tone was much kinder than before, her eyes still couldn't naturally fall on Koshe, and her gaze was a little evasive.

Koshe noticed that Elizaveta raised one foot, placed it on the edge of the bed, and massaged her ankle.

"Are your feet uncomfortable?"

After all, he is an important person in the future, so Koshe asked with concern.

"Well... maybe it's because I was running barefoot on the ground before..." Elizaveta smiled a little embarrassedly, as if she recalled the embarrassing memory, "I feel a little pain in my joints, but it doesn't matter."

If you look closely, you can see that there is some dust on her feet. After all, it is a road, so dirt is inevitable.

"I see..." Koshe didn't think much about it. He took out his phone to check the time and then said, "I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go out for a walk and buy some daily necessities. Since your feet are not feeling well, I will go by myself. Just tell me if you need anything."

"Well..." Elizaveta rubbed her sore ankle, as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't say it in the end. "I brought some clothes with me, and as for the rest... you can buy whatever you want."

"Buy it just by looking at it? That really poses a problem for me," Koshe joked, then pointed outside the door. "The bathroom is at the end of the corridor on the second floor. Since you brought some clothes to change, you should wash them first. There are unopened bath towels in the bathroom. Just put the clothes in the basket. There are several baskets under the sink, so don't worry about them getting mixed up with my clothes."

"Um……"

Elizaveta tilted her head and pursed her lips, obviously having no desire to continue the conversation.

"I'm going out now. Contact me if you need anything."

Seeing this, Koshe waved his hand, turned around and left the room.

Hearing the sound of Koshei coming down the stairs, Elizaveta lay back on the bed and took a deep breath.

"I couldn't...speak."

Feeling the slight pain in her ankle, Elizaveta muttered to herself.

But even this very light sound could not escape Koshe's ears. As long as he concentrated while walking on the stairs, he could hear every sound in Elizaveta's room clearly.

This girl... is there anything that she is afraid to say...

But it is also thanks to Msissa that although he was not used to it at the beginning, Koshe has now been able to use this ability freely.

"Finally you remembered me, you bastard."

While Koshe was still sighing in his heart, Msishha's voice appeared in his ears.

"Don't act like a nagging woman, Msisha," Koshei bluntly retorted to this old friend who had been with him for half a year, "I've been very busy lately, and this little bit of time is nothing to you."

"Well... that's what I said," Koshe seemed to hear Msisha's surprised voice, and then he said with a little dissatisfaction in his tone, "But seeing that you have been so busy these days that you have to shorten your sleep time, I feel a little tired without realizing it. Should I say that I feel the same way? Anyway, I took a nap for a while without realizing it."

"You've been squinting for half a month, haven't you?" Koshei's eyes twitched. While they were chatting, he had already left the mansion and stood on the street. "But you came at the right time. I want to ask you a question."

"Women's daily necessities, huh?" Msisha answered Koshe's question without hesitation. After all, she lived in Koshe's mind and naturally knew what he was thinking. "It's useless to ask me this question. I'm not like you humans who need so many complicated things to help me survive."

'...'

Sometimes, Koshei just hated the fact that thoughts were shared. It was not a comfortable feeling to have everything in his mind exposed.

Especially now that Koshei has become more and more scheming, he will never get used to the feeling of having his inner thoughts pried into.

"But if I really want to give you some advice..." Msisha paused, as if to keep the secret. But when Koshe didn't respond, he continued, "Why don't you just ask other women?"

Msisha reminded Koshe that this was indeed the best solution.

Elizaveta is different from Destiny and Angelina.

When Destiny was still alive, his father and mother were still alive, and daily shopping and other matters were often left to trusted members of the family.

As for Angelina... Koshei has never understood her needs in daily life, and the progress of their relationship often comes through various coincidences and accidents.

It can be said that Koshei has basically no idea about women's needs in all aspects.

So Msisha’s suggestion is indeed a viable approach.

But the key point is, who can Koshei ask such questions?

Iris is still in a very low mood, and it is a question whether Koshe can communicate with her normally, let alone talk about Elizaveta.

Boye now lives with Iris, and he also has to comfort Iris, so he may not be able to get away.

As for Dana and Jill... Let's not talk about Dana for now. To be honest, Koshei had almost never considered her a woman, and Jill had just had such an embarrassing experience with him. Now going back to her...

As for Gui'er and Garuda, Koshei and Gui'er were not familiar enough to chat about daily life, and Garuda... he didn't even trust her completely yet, and only with Abrhan's guarantee would he put her affairs aside for the time being.

Moreover, as a Colombian experimental subject with a similar situation to Ω, Koshe was not sure whether she had normal life cognition.

Not to mention wolf hunters like Hong.

In the end, even if Koshe racked his brains, he couldn't think of anyone who could help him.

"Well... let's just let it be."

Therefore, the only thing he could do was to bite the bullet and rush towards the commercial street.

Chapter 18: Chance

After dealing with Elizaveta and Lavinia's problems in the morning, it is now almost noon.

Koshe stood at the entrance of the commercial street, looking at the bustling crowd and the dazzling array of shops in front of him, and for some reason he felt a chill on his back.

From the past, he had basically never been in charge of the household purchases. Adding on the fact that what was needed were women's products, Koshei now had no idea what to do.

and……

"When did this place become so prosperous..."

The appearance of the street was totally different from what he remembered, and the flow of people was so large that it could be considered a large number even on a weekday. Koshe, who had never been shy in public, could not help but think of retreating.

But now that we have come this far, there is no point in turning back.