Mystery: The arrival of the new Black Emperor

The reception hall of Blackthorn Security Company, there are more people here tonight.

In addition to Hobert, Hugh and Forsi, Thomas simply sent Bob here to protect him too.

In addition to the Nighthawks team, Captain Ikanser of the "Machine Heart" also personally led three team members to protect the safety of Hobert and others.

Hobert is making final preparations. In the afternoon, he found several witnesses who are willing to testify. The preparations he is making now are mainly considering how to deal with the defense lawyer.

In this regard, Hobert made many assumptions and considered many defense options.

Of course, he also knows that no matter how thorough the preparations are, performance on the spot is still crucial.

It was not until midnight that Hobert tried his best to fall asleep. He wanted to recuperate enough to face the test of tomorrow.

In the captain's office, Thomas and Ikanser were discussing whether Hobert could win the case.

"It's difficult at the moment," Thomas said. "After all, his opponent is a barrister."

Ikanser nodded: "Actually, now that the situation has developed to this point, even if we don't win the case tomorrow, issues related to workers' compensation have also received widespread attention."

Thomas smiled: "What Hobert said just now is right. Arnold has been trying to expand the impact of the situation. This is actually a very stupid act."

Ikanser lamented: "I hope this incident can promote relevant legislation."

"Yes." Thomas followed: "If relevant legislation can be promoted, the efforts made by Hobert and the others will be in vain."

Seeing that the time was right, Ikanser said: "Bishop Horamik hopes that after this incident, we can work together to put pressure on the Loen Council to amend the relevant bills and add some regulations that can protect the interests of the majority of workers."

Thomas said: "I will convey Bishop Horamik's proposal."

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Early on Friday morning, Hobert and others came to Backlund's court under the protection of the Nighthawks team and the "Mechanical Heart" team.

As soon as they entered, they found that the auditorium was already filled with people who came to listen.

Among them were Bob's co-workers, all the members of the "Justice League", the noble children they brought, Hobert's family members such as Christine, and the officers of the mercenary club they brought.

There are also Hobert's two best classmates, Bishop and Yulea, as well as the teachers and students who came with them.

There were also many clergy, gentlemen and ladies who were interested in the case, and reporters from major newspapers.

At the same time, there are also the main members of the Backlund Chamber of Commerce and the reporters they invited.

As soon as Hobert and Bob came in, they immediately aroused cheers and applause from everyone. Hobert greeted them enthusiastically and occasionally interacted with those who shouted to him, as if he was not stressed at all.

After sitting in the plaintiff's seat with Bob, Hobert immediately adjusted his mentality and made final preparations for the defense.

When Arnold and his lawyer came in, they received countless cold looks. Some people who listened outside the window because they had no seats even asked loudly: "Arnold, it's just a compensation, are you stingy?"

Someone immediately echoed: "Yes! I heard that you also threatened the plaintiff and the plaintiff's lawyer?"

"The gentlemen of Backlund are all embarrassed!"

Some people started to boo and started shouting: "Arnold, lose the case! Arnold, lose the case!"

More and more people were booing, and the whole court became restless.

Facing the boos in the court, Arnold was a little surprised. Before he entered the court, he had been complacent because the advantage of public opinion had always been on his side.

But why are the facts so different from the reports from subordinates that I heard before?

Barrister Hugo also suddenly felt a little pressure. As an experienced lawyer, he knew that a trial with so many people watching was almost like a public performance. The emotions at the scene could easily infect the judge and make a biased decision. The emotional verdict of the scene.

Now, the mood is clearly more favorable to the plaintiffs.

Backlund Chamber of Commerce President Gusta was a little surprised. Before coming to the court, he had just received news that some nobles seemed dissatisfied with Arnold for making the situation so serious.

This made Gusta suddenly realize that they had made this matter a bit big before.

The atmosphere at the scene today deepened his worries.

In fact, the first few people who started making noises were hired by Hubert to make noises.

In terms of building momentum, a group of wealthy people from the Loen Kingdom cannot compare to a young man from the AD era.

Hobert has seen people who say black things are white, and then everyone believes them.

The discussion in the court couldn't be stopped after it started. Everyone began to discuss Arnold's hypocrisy and stinginess. As for the class conflict caused by this case, few people mentioned it.

Gusta and others also realized their omissions. They focused on publicity in newspapers and among wealthy businessmen and nobles, but neglected to control the public opinion of court observers.

But now it's too late to realize this.

At half past eight, with the judge appearing, the case officially opened.

The plaintiff's lawyer, Hobert, first stated his claim. He still stated Arnold's charges from the perspective of "intentional injury."

At the end of his speech, he said: "I believe everyone has seen the pattern on the back of the judge. It is a scale with the same height on both sides. The law has always represented fairness and justice.

"But the current situation in Backlund is indeed that a profit-seeking businessman like Arnold is using the law as a weapon to cover up his immoral behavior.

"But people like Bob who really need legal help can't get any help because of poverty. Since when has the law been equated with money? Is the law fair on the scales or fair on money?

"My speech is over!"

The courtroom immediately burst into applause, and Hobert bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

Then it was Hugo's turn to speak: "I hope the plaintiff's lawyer can understand that this is a court, not a place for moral judgment."

He began to elaborate on the basis for Arnold's innocence, and his defense plan was better than the previous lawyers: Arnold was not directly involved in the management of the factory, he was entrusting the factory director and workshop supervisor to manage it, so Arnold was charged with "inaction" Not true.

Finally, he asked three factory employees to provide certificates to prove that the production in the workshop was safe.

Hobert applied to cross-examine witnesses, and after receiving permission, he asked one of the workers: "Do you have any tips or reminders on production safety in your factory?"

The worker replied: "We have an "Employee Code of Conduct" which lists the dangers encountered at work."

Hobert asked: "Can you recite the Employee Code of Conduct?"

The worker smiled and said, "Sir, we go to work, not to school."

"Then you can list a few of the dangers you will encounter at work in the Employee Handbook, right?"

The worker glanced at Arnold and listed a few items stumblingly.

Hobert rummaged through his folder, picked up a piece of paper and said: "I have here a copy of the "Employee Code" that the witness said. There are 12 articles in total, 9 of which explain theft and The consequences of damaging public property and production originals.

“There are two other work requirements, not safety requirements, but quality requirements.

"The last one is an explanation of the leave system. I didn't see any reminder about production safety.

"I would like to ask this witness, are the things you just listed really the contents of your factory's "Employee Code of Conduct"?"

"Objection!" Barrister Hugo said: "The other party's lawyer is asking 'trap questions'!"

The judge said: "The objection is invalid! The plaintiff's lawyer continues."