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Chapter 159: 23 Things After the Trial

After Villette finished speaking, the people of Fontaine calmed down. They had watched a very exciting drama. Today's so-called trial even showed Ms. Funina's extraordinary judgment. This trial can be said to be quite exciting.

At this time, the reporters from the Steambird newspaper were also writing manuscripts quickly in their notebooks.

They also changed the title to an eye-catching title like "Cesar's murder case, the real culprit is!!!"

But to be honest, the content is indeed eye-catching and is in line with the people of Fontaine's expectations of the plot and huge reversals in detective novels.

Not to mention that there are also close-ups of one of the few highlights of Lady Funina. This has never happened in previous trials. Lady Funina, who is very popular, finally made a correct judgment and refuted the false evidence made by the criminal.

These people were watching the play with great interest based on the principle of "watching the excitement, no matter how big the event". Now that the play is nearing its end, let it end.

After all, the murderer has been brought to justice, and the whole story line is clear and bright. The multiple reversals and the shocking plot behind them really make them enjoy the show.

They also planned to go back and show off to their friends who didn't come what a wonderful trial today was, which they were sure would make them envious.

Perhaps as time goes by, this case will spread throughout Fontaine before long, and then be adapted into a new detective novel by other authors.

Lorenzo and Gemma did not resist or rebel against the authority of the Fontaine Court. After all, facts speak louder than words.

After all, during the 500 years that Villette was in power, he was trusted and respected by the people of Fontaine, and his reputation for fairness and selflessness in upholding the law and his strong power spread far and wide in Fontaine.

After all, the fate of those Fontaine nobles who had opposed him was not very good. Even after 500 years, Villette's reputation was still enough to intimidate those people in Fontaine.

Then Navillatte struck the ground under his feet with his cane and announced: "Miss Gemma is guilty of attempted murder and theft of a large sum of money. According to the law of Fontaine, Miss Gemma should be sentenced to twenty years of reform in Melot-Petersburg."

Then Villette continued to announce Miss Gemma's verdict. After all, Gemma had just forged false evidence under his nose, and the circumstances were quite serious.

For such bad behavior, Villette must strike hard, otherwise the fairness and justice he has maintained for 500 years will be damaged.

"Because Gamache forged evidence in public in the Fontaine Court in an attempt to evade the trial of the law, his crime is even more serious."

"The final decision is to sentence Miss Gemma to life imprisonment in Mellow Petersburg for reform. It will be executed immediately from now on. Miss Gemma, do you have any objection to your sentence?"

Gemma shook her head and said nothing, but she also made her attitude clear. Then Navilette turned her gaze to Lorenzo, her accomplice.

He began by announcing Lorenzo's punishment: "The criminal Lorenzo participated in Gemma's plan to intentionally murder Mr. Cesar, and according to the law of Fontaine he is an accomplice. According to the law of Fontaine, the sentence should be mitigated as appropriate."

"But because he and Gemma committed the aggravated crime of perjury, Lorenzo is sentenced to fifteen years of correctional imprisonment in Melo Petersburg. Effective immediately.

"Mr. Lorenzo, do you have any objection to the above judgment?"

"No, Your Honor, I have no objection to the trial. Let it be." Lorenzo no longer had the arrogance and anger he had just had. He was like a deflated balloon that could no longer stand up. His tone was filled with loss and melancholy.

What's the point of opposing it? Even if the verdict of Willett's trial is changed, his reputation for life will be ruined, and his ideal of being a magician will never be realized again. A person without ideals is no different from a walking corpse.

"The rest of the theatre staff who participated in the falsification of evidence in Gemma were sentenced to three months of imprisonment in Mero-Petersburg and to a fine of 10 Moraes."

Then, Navilette turned his gaze to Wu Cheng. He had a good impression of this visitor from another world.

Although his attempt to attack Gemma just now made the rule-abiding Navillaette very unhappy, it was essentially helping Fontaine's legal trial, although Navillaette did not understand human emotions very well.

But according to rational thinking, Villette should also reduce the punishment for Wu Cheng's behavior today. After all, that's what is written in the Fontaine Law.

With this attitude, Villette then announced to the people of Fontaine how to deal with Wu Cheng: "Wu Cheng ignored the legal order of Fontaine and disrupted the normal trial process of the Fontaine court. According to common sense, this crime should be sentenced to six months of reform in Melo Petersburg."

Then, after a pause, Villette announced, "But because there are reasons for this, and because you are a foreign visitor who has just arrived in Fontaine and is not familiar with the normal trial process in Fontaine, I would like to ask you to assist the Fontaine officials in solving today's case."

"The crime is hereby reduced to a fine of 50 Mora, which has been offset against the six-month prison sentence in Melo Petersburg. Mr. Wu Cheng, do you have any objection to the above sentence?"

Wu Cheng shook his head and said, "No, Mr. Judge, I fully agree with this fair decision and have no objection."

Then Wu Cheng glanced at Cesar who had been slumped on the ground and unable to get up. He couldn't help but feel sympathy for his miserable situation, but it was just sympathy, and there was no way to mix anything more into it.

"Now do you have any objections to this legal trial? If not, the result of this trial will be submitted to the Cardinal Inquisitor for a decision."

At this time, the audience was silent. Villette waited for a long time but no one raised any objections, so he began to write the trial results and prepared to submit the final trial results to the Cardinal of the Inquisition to verify whether they were reasonable.

Although Wu Cheng still felt a little pain for losing 50 Moras, after all, for Wu Cheng, who was a bit of a miser, 50 Moras was not a small amount. This amount was enough to treat Mr. Zhongli to two meals at Wanmin Hall.

However, Wu Cheng also knew that if he did not give up the 50 Mora, he would probably have to go to Melo Petersburg for half a year for transformation, which would definitely waste his time. The 50 Mora would be considered a loss to avoid disaster.

Wu Cheng observed that Cesar was on the verge of a mental breakdown and was even now slumped on the ground, unable to stand up.

And just now when Lorenzo was describing Cesar's so-called other side in his eyes, the audience in the audience kept discussing.

Even with his enhanced hearing, he heard that some people in Fontaine even slightly agreed with what Lorenzo said. Most people held the idea that although what Lorenzo said was definitely wrong, there was always some prototype in it, which was the seed of doubt.

Wu Cheng was also very clear that those people would be the last straw that broke Cesar's back. After all, once the seed of doubt was planted, it would take root, sprout, and grow.

If you look at it from a long-term perspective, it is not a bad thing to spend 50 to add a relatively high-reputation character to your Blood Moon Cult.

Although Cesar's reputation would certainly be greatly damaged after this incident, for the unknown Blood Moon Cult, Mr. Cesar was the talent they needed. Wu Cheng believed that they needed a positive identity to package themselves.

Moreover, Cesar's closest wife and apprentices all betrayed him and were imprisoned. Even Lorenzo, who committed the lightest crime, had to be reformed in Melo Petersburg for more than ten years.

These ten years will be the loneliest ten years for him. Isn't this enough for Wu Cheng to take advantage of? After all, he and Cesar have no hatred or grudges, and now Wu Cheng is the only one who has a good relationship with him.

Coupled with his not-too-bad negotiation skills, Wu Cheng is confident that he can pull Cesar into his camp.

To be honest, I have to thank Gemma and Lorenzo for the murder of Cesar. Otherwise, how could a person like Cesar be within his recruitment range?

Then, Navillatte stuffed the verdict into the Cardinal Inquisitor's hand. At this time, all the people of Fontaine were waiting for the Cardinal Inquisitor's response. This should be considered a tradition of Fontaine.

After a series of flashes, the cardinal of the oracle agreed to Villette's so-called trial request. Since the trial was correct, all the people began to pack up their things and prepare to leave the court. After all, there was no benefit in staying here.

After that, Navillatte announced that the trial was over, and the guards organized the people of Fontaine to leave in an orderly manner. Other suspects who were cleared of suspicion were immediately released and regained their freedom.

As for Lorenzo and Gemma, they were escorted to Merlot Petersburg by members of the Fontaine Guard, while as for Gemma Navellette, more manpower was added to prevent the thief Marten, who had been rampant in Fontaine for decades, from escaping when he was finally captured and imprisoned.

In fact, Villette was too cautious. After all, if it were in the past, Gemma might have had other ideas. After all, the fact that he had not been discovered for more than ten years was also a reflection of his excellent thief skills.

But at this moment, Gemma's heart was completely dead. She no longer had any thoughts of escaping. She had had enough of the life of walking on thin ice for more than ten years. How many days of peace and tranquility could she have in her more than ten years of career as a phantom thief?

Maybe it would be nice to live a peaceful life in Melopenerburg. Although she was sentenced to life imprisonment, she could only die in Melopenerburg.

But from another perspective, she no longer has to worry about her crimes being exposed one day, nor does she have to deliberately cover up her crimes and cause herself to suffer torment and torture.

This is particularly valuable and precious to Gemma, who has been a phantom thief for more than ten years, so why should she run away?

On the other side, after the trial, Cesar's eyes were full of emptiness, and he even needed a security guard to support him when walking.

It was obvious that he had suffered quite a bit of a blow, and the surrounding security members were taking care of Cesar tacitly.

After all, if someone were betrayed and murdered by their loved ones, who could guarantee that they wouldn't be as heartbroken and desperate as Cesar?

Wu Cheng thought it would be better to let him calm down and take it easy. After all, Cesar was no longer in a state that allowed him to have a normal conversation.

Wu Cheng thought it would not be too late to talk to Cesar after his emotions had stabilized. Or to put it another way, Wu Cheng also wanted to see how long it would take for the seed of doubt buried in the hearts of the people of Fontaine to grow into the last straw that broke Cesar's back?

Afterwards, Wu Cheng also enjoyed the same treatment as Jama and was personally guarded by the guards, even after the trial was over.

After all, Wu Cheng had some unpleasant past in court just now, so naturally he couldn't be allowed to do something radical. This was personally instructed by Lord Villette, so there must be a deep meaning behind it.

Wu Cheng could only cry out in injustice. He had clearly helped the Fontaine Court identify the real murderer but he had to suffer such treatment and was fined 50 Moras. However, 50 Moras in exchange for a great magician Cesar was worth it.

After all, Mora is a dead thing. It has no value in your hands. It is valuable only when you spend it. When Wu Cheng was about to pay 50 Mora to the Fontaine Court and leave to enjoy the luxurious life in Fontaine,

For some reason, Fu Nina suddenly appeared next to Wu Cheng. Fu Nina called Wu Cheng and said, "Today's trial was really exciting. I didn't expect the plot to develop like this. You are a foreigner from Liyue, but you have adapted quite well."

Then Funina paused and continued, "But next time, don't act on your own in the Fontaine court. It was because you accidentally solved the case this time that that old antique Villette didn't give you the heaviest sentence according to Fontaine law."

"But don't do it again next time, otherwise I, as the representative of fairness and justice, will sue you for contempt of court."

Wu Cheng looked at Funina's innocent face, which had a beauty that had not been polluted by knowledge, and then thanked her: "It is also thanks to Miss Funina that she cleared my name, otherwise I might have spent this time in Melo Petersburg."

Funina said to Wu Cheng with great pride: "Of course, as a representative of justice and fairness, I have long noticed that something is wrong with Gemma and Lorenzo."

"Especially since almost all the evidence proves that they are right, it is too smooth, which makes me a little suspicious."

"As our famous new genre novel writer Qingshan wrote in his book: When all the evidence points in the same direction, it is time to consider the authenticity of the evidence itself..."

Of course Wu Cheng knew who Qingshan was, so he could only laugh it off to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Wu Cheng said goodbye to Funina: "If there is nothing else, Miss Funina, I will leave first."

"After all, I haven't been to the Fontainebleau tourist attraction yet. It would be a shame if I didn't go to Fontainebleau after making such a great trip."

Fu Nina did not argue too much, and then turned around and waved to Wu Cheng, saying: "Go ahead, I believe you will have a good time in Fontaine. The promise I made to you is still valid. Tell me if you have made up your mind."

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