A Villainess' Lawyer - I'll Help You Get The Palimony You Deserve

Chapter Two: The Fall of the Heroine (Part One)

If there was one thing that Rebecca remembered clearly from her past life, it was four criterions that all evidence presented in the courtroom must adhere to: reliability, accuracy, repeatability and validity. Of course, they were mostly the standards that were applied to forensic evidence, but nevertheless it was something that she always kept in her mind when going about her everyday life. After all, she was a young lady that thrived off the truth, and very much hated lies.

Especially those that were created with the intention to hurt others.

"But the evidence has already been given."

Rebecca nodded.

"Yes, your evidence."

She pointed an indicative finger back at him.

"Now, who is to say that your evidence is the 'truth'? How are we to know that the evidence and testimonies presented by your witnesses were not tampered with or fabricated for the sole intention of incriminating Lady Clarissa?"

"Who's to say that what you might show us might not have been made-up by you!"

It was a fair point, one that even Rebecca could not deny.

"That's very true, perhaps the evidence I may present might have been invented like you said so,"

Wilhelm opened his mouth to speak but Rebecca continued her sentence, immediately cutting off his opportunity to spout whatever foolish illogical nonsense that was to come out of his mouth. Whatever it was, she would like to spare herself the misery of hearing it.

"But unfortunately, that is not the case here. In fact, I have no evidence on me at all to even disprove the possibility that your accusations may be false."

"Exactly!"

"Which is why I suggest we should all use this to look into the past and see what actually happened at the time of the crimes."

At that, she pulled out a clear glass orb from within her blazer pocket as she held the magical artefact out for everyone to see.

"Isn't that?"

"How is it possible?"

Appearance wise, it was a simple crystal ball, a single magical artefact amoungst many.

"That item, you stole that didn't you!"

However, it was an item Rebecca had learnt very early on was not as common as it appeared to be.

Despite the Kingdom of Orion's reliance on magic and the Holy Temple, magical artefacts (such as an unassuming crystal ball) were highly regarded items that could only be used by their chosen owners who have undergone rigorous training within the Holy Temple. Most who remained within the walls of the Holy Temple and its complementary offices.

"Don't be daft. You cannot steal an item given to you, that would be simply impossible."

Wilhelm looked unconvinced.

"So, you claim with absolute certainty that that very magical artefact in your hand is very much in fact yours?"

It was the King this time who had spoken. In all honesty, she didn't blame him for being so sceptical. It was a valid question, after all, it was a serious crime, one punishable by death, to steal a magical artefact from the Holy Temple.

"I don't claim so, Your Highness. I know so."

The Queen still did not look persuaded.

"And how are we to know that you truly are the rightful owner of that magical artefact?"