Interstellar Era of Gossip

Chapter 59 [Smooth tongue]

- This is a sign that someone is about to do something bad.

　　The gold-rimmed glasses reflected a strange light under the fluorescent light.

　　"You mean, whether it's Longton Street or Crescent Lake, you were with Marshal Xerxes?"

　　Nalun thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

　　"Yes."

　　In an instant, everything became clear: why didn't he think of this before? Instead of talking his way out of the crime, he could actually use Xerxes as a witness.

　　I looked at a certain man in military uniform sitting in the audience, and thought, this man is the embodiment of perfection and integrity in the eyes of most imperial people. If his words are still unbelievable, then add Xerxes...

　　The Chief asked, "Is what he said true?"

　　The other judges in the court all turned their eyes over there.

　　Xerxes stood up, calmly avoided Princess Sasha who was leaning towards him, and walked towards the center of the court hall.

　　"Well, Nalun and I had lunch together at Longton Street. The prices at that restaurant were relatively cheap, but the food tasted very good." He stood beside Nalun and smiled, "The consumer center should be able to find our records."

　　Nalun: "..." Xerxes's testimony was very helpful to him. But... please look at the questioner when answering the question, thank you.

　　Unfortunately, the marshal did not sense his wish. Instead of looking away, Xerxes seemed to keep his eyes fixed on him even more firmly.

　　"Oh Dia and the other soldiers should have seen us go out."

　　Nalun: "Yes."

　　Xerxes: "The surveillance equipment at the entrance of the store also has images of us entering and leaving."

　　Nalun's expression became subtle.

　　As expected of a man who has made great achievements in the imperial capital at such a young age, he can actually provide so much evidence in just a few sentences!

　　The chief said, "With this evidence, we can rule out the prince's suspicion in the incident at Longton Street. But..." He pushed his glasses and asked the question in his mind, "Why didn't His Royal Highness say it clearly at the beginning?"

　　--Because he forgot.

　　Nalun: "Because..." He lowered his eyes, stared at the floor and thought for half a second, then sighed: "I originally thought that a flimsy test like body comparison was not enough to prove anything, and I didn't take it seriously. I didn't expect that I would have to trouble others to testify in court in the end."

　　Nalun made a few veiled jabs, suggesting that the problem lay with the Inquisition.

　　In the audience, several respected elders frowned.

　　Indeed, how could such a test, which was only of reference value, be put on trial court as a final conclusion? And it was a special place like the circular hall!

　　This is clearly not in line with formal procedures.

　　Even the students showed doubtful expressions, as if they did not agree with the Tribunal's actions.

　　The chief understood his intention and noticed the change in the atmosphere in the court.

　　--But there must be something fishy behind countless coincidences.