The Reimagining of the Bow Hero

Chapter 30 - The Grand Trial

Chapter 30 – The Grand Trial

Author's Note: Will justice be delivered to Naofumi? Wait and see!

The rambunctious crowd was quite confused at what was going on. Though, since it was a very big event, much of the city showed up to watch. There were at least a few thousand spectators.

All my witnesses agreed to come, and I had completed my script and gathered my evidence. Before the trial, Malty had a restraining seal attached to her, which would not hurt her but only serve as a lie detector. I didn't need to hurt her, as her lying alone would cause the crowd to turn on her.

"Order in the court!" Mirellia ordered.

The crowd immediately shushed. They really did fear the queen's authority.

"Today, we are adjudicating the case of Melromarc vs. Malty and Aultcray Melromarc. Her Majesty Mirellia Q. Melromarc will be the judge of the case and will hand out the verdict, while his excellency the bow hero and Count of Port Sera, Satoshi Sera, will be prosecuting on behalf of the crown."

The crowd was baffled. They knew who was being accused, but for the royal family to be prosecuted was extremely rare. Maybe this was the first similar case in the history of Melromarc.

"All that are present in the court of law today, do you all swear to tell the truth?"

"Yes!" We all answered.

Suddenly, Malty's crest flashed. The crowd was very confused.

"Does this mean she will be lying for the entire case?"

"It's probably just broken or something."

The crowd eventually quieted down.

"Now, may Count Sera deliver his opening statement."

Thousands of eyes glared in my direction. Malty was looking at me in disgust, Aultcray quite assertively, and Naofumi very hopingly.

I stood, and walked up to Mirellia, the judge.

"King Aultcray Melromarc XXXII and Princess Malty S. Melromarc have committed countless, unsurmountable crimes against the Kingdom and its people. The acts they have committed are too many to name. Out of the two, however, Princess Malty's crimes are most grievous. According to our investigations, she has committed arson, poaching, petty theft, treason, high treason, manslaughter, damaging and stealing crops and finally false accusation of rape."

The crowd were taken aback at the severity of the crimes and the accusation.

"That is false!" Malty cried.

A guard held her back and silenced her.

"Silence! It is not your turn to speak yet!"

The crowd gasped at the interruption.

Unphased, I continued my opening statement.

"King Aultcray, however, has committed high treason and treason. Both people being accused today have wronged the good people of the kingdom, from Riyute to the Northern Territories, from Mirso to the West. With undeniable proof, the two are absolutely guilty of their accused crimes."

"Now," Mirellia thundered. "The prosecutor may make his case."

I stomped over to Malty and slammed my hands as hard as I could on the table in front of her. Cracks emerged, and the echoes rung throughout the crowd.

"Is it true that during your mother's departure from the kingdom, you have spent to the sum of 3000 gold, which was withdrawn from the royal treasury?"