Reject me, you damn woman.

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The second charge proved that Lin En's murder of the prince was not a so-called shameful murder, but an open and aboveboard trial, which removed a cancer that had become too big to be eradicated for Fire Rose, and even eliminated an absolutely wrong answer for the imperial selection.

The third charge is beyond doubt. Not only did he not destroy the relationship between Fire Rose and the Church, but it can even be said that because he was in Rose City, he strengthened the communication with the Church in disguise.

In other words, not only were all three charges not established, but Fire Rose actually owed Lin En three favors.

Neither the people in the jury nor Quevedo in the judge's seat were simple-minded people, and they quickly understood what Hilteria meant.

And Hilteria looked at Berens with a victorious smile on her face.

Unexpectedly, my brother, this is my real defense line!

This time, that guy owes her a big favor, and Hilteria has to think carefully about how to make this interesting man repay her.

"As expected of Sister Hilteria!"

Even Historia quickly figured out the connection.

All three charges were overturned, proving that Lin En's arrival was more beneficial than harmful to Rose City and even the entire Fire Rose.

Now, I can finally put my mind at ease.

As for the rest, the explanations and statements that need to be made, everything will be fine as long as we return to the palace and talk to Zanyu.

"That's great, Xiao Ai....Xiao Ai?"

Historia looked at her friend around her in confusion, but found that Elena was not smiling happily, but frowned instead.

In fact, Elena figured out these joints much faster than Historia.

If even a fool can figure it out, it certainly won’t be difficult for a genius.

But before she smiled, her eyes subconsciously turned to another person, another "prisoner" who was alone outside the crowd, Princess Hedwig. She seemed to have never smiled.

On the contrary, she seemed to be anxiously looking for something, and at this moment, she seemed to have some kind of sense.

The silver-haired princess suddenly raised her head and stared at the girl who could hear everything from a distance.

........

Hilteria withdrew her gaze, but the expected expression of frustration did not appear on Berens' face.

But she didn't really care, as long as she achieved her goal.

At this time, Quevedo on the judge's bench said:

"In that case, let the jury vote."

The proud princess snorted coldly.

She didn't know how to lose.

The discussion gradually arose, and soon, the first vote of not guilty was cast by Olar.

The second, the third...subsequent not guilty votes were cast one after another, but the proud smile on Hilteria's face became more solemn and restrained.

Because, although there were many votes and they came in quickly, both the number and the voting speed were far from what the princess had imagined.

Even when the voting speed slowed down significantly, the number of not guilty votes was still far from half of the jury, which was obviously far away.

"how so?"

Hilteria's red pupils shrank in shock as she looked at the voting results in disbelief.

She couldn't figure out what went wrong.

"Hahahahaha!"

On the contrary, Behrens' eyes became brighter and brighter, and he laughed heartily.

"Hilteria, you are so pitiful. You don't even know how you lost. Do you think people can't see through your tricks? You are out of control!"

His tone suddenly became low and cold:

"You stubbornly call those things you did out of selfish desires achievements, which is an exaggeration. Moreover, underestimating the precious flames of the Flame Family is the fundamental reason for your failure."

"What does it mean to be off the track?"

Historia looked at the voting results in disbelief and subconsciously looked at Elena.

"Because the crimes committed by Lin En and Her Highness Hedwig were not three but four from the beginning."

Elena said in a deep voice.

"How can there be four items? Berens only provided evidence......"

Historia's voice became increasingly quiet.

But then, she suddenly woke up.

Although Behrens only provided evidence for three charges, and the one concerning damaging relations with the church was betrayed.

However, there are some crimes that do not need to be reported, but they still exist.

That is the source of this trial, the first and most unforgivable sin:

Stealing fire!

Hilteria did not try to defend the charge because the evidence of the crime of stealing fire was irrefutable.

Therefore, she chose to defend the other three "charges" and even turned the three charges into Lynn's "achievements."

As long as the three merits can successfully outweigh the only crime, even if it is not true innocence, some people will vote not guilty because of the forces on Lin En's side.

This was Hilteria's strategy, and she executed it perfectly. Thanks to Lynn's early performance, she killed Behrens with every crime and successfully turned it into merit.

But the result was completely opposite to what the princess expected.

Although the vast majority of young upstarts and members of the reform faction voted not guilty, more conservatives and some family representatives with a long history in Fire Rose all gave up the vote of not guilty.

Because in the hearts of these guys, the crime of stealing fire, which is passed down in their blood and ancestral teachings, is enough to outweigh all laws, making Lin En's three achievements that even changed the situation in Rose City and his own efforts go to waste!

Hey!

At this moment, the princess, who had figured everything out, cursed in her heart and glared at her sister and Lin En.

Secret Fire, what the hell is that?!

What on earth are you two bastards trying to do?

At this moment, the princess, who had originally only hoped to prove herself by becoming king, began to have strong doubts about the flame that she had once not cared about at all.

Of course, there is also anger towards the inexplicable ancestral teachings.

"Why don't you vote not guilty? What on earth are you old-timers thinking? Are you going to deny everything about him just because of the so-called fire theft?"

Historia asked angrily.

Wherever she looked, the jury members turned their eyes away, as if they were ashamed to look into the eyes of this princess.

But at the same time, some rebuttals also came one after another.

"Tsk, why vote not guilty? It's like that Dragonborn really wants to save our country."

"I'm sorry, Historia-sama, the laws of our ancestors cannot be changed? Before you regret your impulsive mistake, please stop sympathizing with that sinner."

Because of Historia's questioning, the discussion among the jury became more intense, and some people even started arguing, but only a few more proofs of innocence were produced.

"It seems that the result is very clear."

In the judgement seat, Quevedo's voice was low, but not surprising.

Obviously, as the oldest person in the throne room, he was not surprised at all by this result.

"Now, then, the verdict."

"Prince of Zijinhua, on my behalf, I would like to express my gratitude for his actions. However, this court has temporarily sentenced him to imprisonment for the crime of stealing fire, and will punish him after a review..."

“Wait, wait a minute, Grandpa Quevedo!”

In desperation, Historia was about to speak, but Quevedo had already read out the cold verdict.

"Shut up, Historia! Violating the ancestral teachings is considered treason and a traitor."

Berens interrupted Historia,

"You still have time to worry about that guy? Do you think you can escape? Your Majesty the Inquisitor, it is currently impossible to prove that these people have nothing to do with Lynn Norton and Hedwig Bayer's theft of fire. I apply to have them detained as well!"

"us?!"

Historia's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Are you going to arrest us too?"

Facing the princess's confused and angry gaze, Quevedo chose to look away, but he still knocked down the gavel in his hand:

"pass."

Until the guards gradually approached, Historia couldn't believe that everything had turned around so quickly, so... unstoppable, and even he and his people were not spared.

Ailijia's figure flashed and she stood in front of several people, but her ice-blue pupils revealed an unprecedented solemnity, because she had already seen several of her powerful court arcanist "colleagues" mixed in the crowd.

"Hehe, hahahahaha!"

At this moment, arrogant laughter suddenly rang out, and everyone's attention was finally focused on the inappropriate sneer.

It seemed like he was laughing so happily for the first time in this trial today.

"Your Highness Lin En, what are you laughing at?"

Quevedo asked.

"Of course it's because I've let it go. I just suddenly understood why the powerful Fire Rose was considered a ready-made item and a hotbed by the Devil Bell Tower."

Lin En wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"It's really rare. A useless country that can't even protect its own princess, a bunch of useless people who only follow the broken rules and pray to their ancestors when they are in trouble, and a bunch of people who can't distinguish between right and wrong and want to personally judge their true savior. Watching you go to destruction is really a happy thing."

"What did you say?!"

Behrens was furious.

"Stop talking, you bastard!"

Seeing that many people had angry expressions, even some people who had originally voted for Lin En to be not guilty, Historia hurriedly advised them.

"It's already come to this, please shut up, Historia-sama, you are the most useless."

"What did you say?"

Historia is in dire straits.

Lin En said calmly:

"I was just using you in the beginning. Now you are no longer valuable. I might as well say it straight. You were fooled by me from beginning to end. It's really ridiculous. You are worthy of being the princess of this bunch of losers."

"Your Highness Lin En, do you know the consequences of what you said?"

Quevedo had a complicated expression.

Lin En just smiled coldly and said nothing.

"Well, since you have nothing to do with this matter..."

And Quevedo waved his hand, and the guards and arcanists who had surrounded Historia and the others left and turned towards Lin En.

"Feel sorry,"

The old arcanist came to Lynn himself, put shackles on his hands, and looked guilty.

"But is it worth it for you to do this? This may cause you a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror. I just like it."

Lynn said calmly.

His system background has already started to frantically refresh the rejection rewards!

The hard work paid off!