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A Debt to Repay

Summary: Nahyuta made a promise to Phoenix Wright that he would repay him for helping him during their previous trial and intended on doing so by going against Athena Cykes in a trial at the last minute. What Simon Blackquill believes to be despicable behavior may reveal to be a warning to him and Athena Cykes of what may befall Athena, if she were to defend a client in a country where Defense Attorneys receive the same fate as their clients, if proven Guilty.

It was exhausting, having finished his trial with Phoenix Wright before taking a plane to the United States to start his next one with Athena Cykes. Even as an International Prosecutor, Nahyuta normally would not exhaust himself like this by finishing a trial, then show up for the next one overseas that would start literally the next morning. Jet lag was not very fun, but Nahyuta owed a debt to Phoenix that he promised he'd paid. When Nahyuta made promises like that, he always paid his debts in full as quick as he could, no matter how much sleep he'd lack. The Chief Prosecutor of the District seemed alright with it as long as he did his job to find the truth.

Nahyuta would never admit it, but Phoenix Wright... he was someone the International Prosecutor greatly respected. Even before he went to Khura'in, Nahyuta studied on how this man was the victim of being falsely accused of forgery, yet still returned with the strength of a dragon. In many ways, he reminded Nahyuta of his father. It was no surprise Apollo chose him to mentor him. Even when facing him in court, Nahyuta could see this was a man that kept on fighting, even when the Grim Reaper was at his doorstep. It was also because of that act of courage that he was able to expose the flaws of the Defense Credibility Act. The moment Maya Fey was declared Not Guilty, Nahyuta knew there was no going back for that man. The least he could do was make the battle easier.

The door to the 3rd Floor Lobby burst open. It was enough to interrupt Nahyuta's meditation, but not startle him. He expected that Prosecutor to show up.

"The trial is over or is there something of utmost importance you need to speak with me about?" Nahyuta asked, opening his eyes, then turning his eyes towards the Twisted Samurai.

"Hmph," Simon replied, looking rather upset or angry. Nahyuta couldn't blame him for acting this way, though he would never admit to that.

"I may hold the ability to read someone's karma, but that doesn't make me a mind reader."

"Heh, sorry, but I'm not a believer in your mumbo jumbo," Simon smirked mockingly, rewarding him with Nahyuta's deadpan face. "Even so, no one needs any magic to see that your performance was distasteful, using Cyke-dono's trauma to toy with her."

"I believe there is a saying... I believe it's called pot calling the kettle black," Nahyuta replied, showing a rather mocking smile as Simon responded to that smile with a glare. He then returned back to his deadpan expression. "You use psychology against your opponents during your trials, do you not? I have my own way of Prosecuting a Trial, even if you may disagree or, dare I say, not believe in my beliefs. If Ms. Cykes cannot handle or defend her client under intense conditions or attacks, she will never grow or improve. I'm certain you would understand more than anyone else, Mr. Former Convict."

"Grrrr and you call yourself a holy man."

"I never said I was perfect. Besides, if you believe you should be most concerned about how I treat your sweet princess during trial, you're going to find her corpse in Khura'in along with her so called client. Mr. Wright has already caught himself up in the revolution in my country and his karma will involve Justice and Cykes."

Simon's eyes turned threateningly dark, staring into Nahyuta's eyes, practically into his soul. He could see that this unorthodox prosecutor wasn't making a threat, but a warning. In one swift move, his two fingers were directly pointed sharply at Nahyuta's neck like a blade of a sword. Nahyuta hardly flinched. He was used to being in life-threatening situations.