Chapter 345 - 342: Movements III (2/2)

Since Grand duke Charles was accused with a capital offense, there was no need to present witnesses The Juror had to ask questions based on evidence

Now, one thing to note was that, in cases during this tiht to remain silent Defendants, who in this case was Charles, were expected to disprove evidence presented against them and establish their innocence

The initial questions thrown to Charles werequickly

Charlton felt that everything was going well Until a piece of docue in his father's expression

"Do you recognize this document?" Stephan asked

"I have not seen its content thus I cannot say" Charles answered

"Then, please see it for closer inspection" Stephan said as he passed the docuiven to Charles

Charles received it and sifted through the docunatures He took a deep breath He tried hard not to look at Charlton's direction

"The people in Grindel at that ti citizens of our kingdo to rebel, there have been no civil war during that tiround to use this against me and say that this was treason" Charles defended

However, his defense fell on deaf ears Everyone knew that while treason was technically plotting the death of the king, plotting to reforh forceful means was also akin to that It ure for the govern that the document is true?" Stephan asked

"Yes" Charles answered

"Then, if so, you have lied, forged a docu the supplies?"

"Yes"

"In line with this, then, let me ask, did you know the people behind the radical faction?"

"Only Marquess Yvonne Libertine who has already passed two decades ago"

The king scoffed Obviously knowing that hi Libertine was a lie

"Then, that is all Members of the jury, you have heard all the facts of this trial Please use the piece of paper in front of you to write your verdict Let me remind you that as jurors, you can not be swayed by your sy It was clear as day that the outcoative

After a while, the papers were handed to h each and every one He tallied it and after he began to speak As expected, the grand duke, with a vote count of 10-4, was found guilty

Now, it was the turn of the king to pass judge

Charlton could not keep hied this way Not before his very eyes "Your Majesty, please grant mercy"

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On one side, the Marquess s to plan

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TBC