Mystery: The arrival of the new Black Emperor

"We conducted a preliminary investigation on Kate." Daley recalled the information she could tell Hobert: "After we confirmed, he had indeed just taken the 'Secret Prayer' potion.

"The person who gave him the potion formula seems to be contacting him in the near future, so we are monitoring Kate throughout the day and trying to catch more dangerous people."

Hobert nodded: "I hope you can announce the approximate results to me after the matter is over."

Dai Li said "Yeah": "As long as you need it, we will."

"In addition, I have other clues about the 'Secret Prayer'." Hobert said: "I was not your informant at that time..."

Hobert briefly explained the process of tracking down Hyman and Zachary, including the information he obtained from Darkholm. There was an Aurora Order bishop named Hillman hidden among the farmers in Backlund. .

Dai Li listened carefully: "This information is very useful to us, even more valuable than the information you provided before. We will investigate it."

Hobert took a sip of wine and asked, "What is the approximate value of this piece of information?"

"If it's all true, it's probably worth one-fifth of the Briber's extraordinary characteristics."

Hobert nodded. It was worth about two hundred, fifty or sixty pounds. The price Daly gave was very reasonable.

He whispered: "The second thing is that I hope to receive extraordinary medicine that nourishes the soul."

Dai Li was stunned at first, but then understood: "I didn't feel any damage to your spirit body. I thought you used some method to erase the damage caused by 2-365."

That black glove was named 2-365 by the Nighthawks.

"I did deal with the damage to my spiritual body." Hobert said: "But I always feel that my spiritual body is weaker than before, so I want to nourish my own spirituality."

"No problem." Dai Li said: "The previous report on 'Secret Prayer' Kate is enough for you to exchange for spiritual nourishing medicine."

"I want three portions."

"It's no problem." Dai Li didn't ask who the other two copies were for: "I'll send someone to deliver them to the law firm for you tomorrow morning."

After chatting with Daley for a few more words, Hobert hurriedly said goodbye. Since he knew that Kate would be able to appear in court tomorrow, he would be ready for a lawsuit.

When he returned to the law office, it was already past four in the afternoon, and Hobert was mentally prepared to work overtime.

But he soon discovered that this case was indeed quite simple. He even felt that it was the plaintiff's lawyer who should have a headache now, not himself.

Around five o'clock, Hobert made all the preparations. He mentally praised his efficiency, and then thought about what to eat for a while.

…

In the southern continent, outside Crolier City, more than a dozen carriages were making final modifications. They were going on a night journey tonight.

This is the team of the Balk family. After experiencing that demigod battle, the negotiations became much easier.

In the end, the Fusac Empire and the Balke family reached an agreement: the Balke family would send one Sequence 5 and three Sequence 6s, as well as several Sequence 7s and Sequence 8s to be permanently stationed in Crolier City.

These Extraordinaries will assist the Fusac Empire and General Anthony in dealing with Extraordinary attacks from other countries, colonies, pirates and other forces, as well as solving local cases involving extraordinary factors.

Because of the hostile relationship between the Balk family and the "Rose School of Thought," this dispatch was done in secret to avoid retaliation from the "Rose School of Thought."

The benefits to the Balk family were two copper mines and a large forest for easy logging.

In the motorcade, Elliot saw that Calvin was finally free. He stepped forward and asked Calvin to come to a corner away from the crowd: "Uncle Calvin, I'll give you a few minutes."

"I know what you are going to ask." Calvin asked: "You didn't tell anyone else about the results of your channeling, right?"

"No." Elliot said, "Uncle Calvin, that's true, isn't it?"

He whispered: "The family curse has nothing to do with the 'Rose School'."

Calvin nodded: "Well, that's true."

Elliot asked angrily: "Then why do we continue to fight against the 'Rose School'?"

Every year, members of the Balk family die at the hands of the "Rose School".

Calvin glanced at Elliot. He now had a very complicated mood when facing Elliot. This was originally a junior in the family, but now he had to be careful to communicate with him because of his special status.

"I think you have guessed the answer." Calvin said: "Only by finding a target for family members to vent, can our family have the strength to continue.

"Otherwise we will be like Rex's family, and he will be the only one left in the end. No matter how strong he is personally, once he fails, all the previous efforts will be in vain."

Elliot's shoulders slumped: "What should we do to end the family curse?"

"You should be closer to the answer than we are." Calvin said pointedly: "We seem to have more hope now than ever."

Elliot took a deep breath: "I understand."

…

On Thursday morning, Hobert came to the Backlund court at eight o'clock.

There were only a few people in the gallery for this case. Among these people, there was also Forsi who wanted to collect materials.

After Hobert briefly communicated with Bill, he quietly waited for the court to begin.

At about 8:20, Kate, who seemed to be in a daze, appeared on the plaintiff's bench. Her previous self-confidence and even a little conceited demeanor disappeared, as if she hadn't slept well for several days in a row, no matter what people or things she saw. , someone was still talking to him, and he had to pause for a moment before he could react.

Hobert thought to himself: He might have really not slept well for several days. He had just taken the "Secret Prayer" potion and had difficulty controlling the overflowing spirituality. Late at night, after everyone is asleep, Kate must have felt like her home was even busier than it was during the day.

At half past eight, the court officially opened.

The plaintiff's attorney first stated that Bill was driving the boat while drunk and had a serious accident.

According to the relevant penalties for drunk driving, Bill faces at least three years in prison and must compensate the plaintiff, Mr. Kate, for 100 pounds of damage.

It was the defendant's lawyer's turn to speak next, and Hobert smiled and said: "Yes, Mr. Bill admitted that he was drunk driving, but it was not drunk driving. Of course, this is not important.

"I brought a copy of the "Criminal Law of the Kingdom of Loen". Let's take a look at the regulations on drunk driving."

He opened the "Criminal Law" as he spoke: "The relevant regulations are on page 226: If the driver of a carriage or steam vehicle has an accident after drinking, the driver must bear all the losses in the accident; if the driver is drunk and driving, If it escalates to a criminal case, the driver must bear criminal responsibility...

"Please note the previous description, 'driver of a horse-drawn carriage or steam vehicle.' Does this statute mention the driver of a small steamboat?

“Even if the circumstances and facts of the case are not clearly stipulated in the statute, and the corresponding meaning can be extended or interpreted according to the convention, the small steamship cannot be interpreted as a horse-drawn carriage or steam vehicle.

"One is running on the road and the other is running in the water. There is a huge difference in meaning between the two!

"So I think the plaintiff's claim is not valid! My client Bill is guilty of disturbing public peace or disturbing traffic order at most. It did not cause serious consequences and only required a fine of less than 1 pound!"