20demayo Chapter 84: The trial begins
Chapter 84: The trial begins
Chapter 84: The trial begins
Ji Bai had initially wanted to refuse his first ride into a motor vehicle as he was someone that couldnt be ordered around to sit where one wants him to. In his honest opinion Ji Bai felt that the cultural restoration section needed to widen their knowledge and life experiences. They shouldnt restore culture purely based on some existing book fragments and scroll pieces of the olden days. If one wished to further their development they shouldnt be afraid of innovation. To be a pioneer in innovation one needed to exert themselves and refer to the course of history. It was inadvisable to seclude themselves and just follow after the steps of others; Rather one needed to throw out the old and bring in the new.
It was especially so when it came to the restoration of motor vehicles and firearms which in Ji Bais opinion were very unnecessary.
It should be a survival of the fittest where the technologies that would be passed down were only those most practical. When faced with the demons overpowering offensive the firearms that humans in the olden days had held in their hands were nothing more than burning sticks.
The elimination of useless technologies such as those was an irresistible trend and of no significance to the bigger picture.
Then again it is quite fashionable to sit in these iron boxes even if one has nothing else to do. The attention that everyone is paying on it is off the charts while I can feel myself greatly becoming classier. If I am able to get one when I am well-off its possible to even pick up a few ladies.
One had to know that in this era cars werent something one could get with money. The temple association monopolized the various manufacturing industries associated with restoring the olden days. To a certain degree such nearly extinct and rare objects had become a symbol of ones identity and position in society.
Mhm this car is actually very big and looks like the spitting image of a small warehouse. I reckon it can hold at least twenty people inside.
Sitting on the sofa to the back Ji Yue was expressionlessly holding her teacup while a maid of dignified bearing was attending to her with a teapot in her hands. As for the two knights they were caressing the hilt of their swords while intentionally or unintentionally shooting a glance at Ji Bai who had been pushed to the side of the cars window.
Shit are they on guard against me? Be reasonable man. Does my appearance look like a dangerous man who would harbor illegal intentions towards a young lady in her prime? Thought Ji Bai.
Even though there was still quite a distance between them and the martial arena Ji Bai was able to see the death convicts tied to the stage while being derided and cursed by the people below.
The atmosphere was imposing as the peanut gallery who werent afraid of making things worse displayed mankinds inner qualities the penchant for watching a spectacle and blindly following public opinions to its fullest.
As the eye-catching car approached the arena the masses cursing the ones on the stage conscientiously stepped aside opening a way forward.
After seeing that the other party was seemingly not a fan of his Lan Yu wanted to curry favor with her. Though that being the case he was aware of when to draw the line. Thus he didnt suck up to her like sticky candy which would invite a rebuff from her. Instead he turned his body and returned to his own seat.
As for Ji Bai following behind them he had been perfectly ignored.
Mhm? Mhm? Ji Bai had checked his surroundings after walking up to the viewing platform. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him his eyes lit up as he ran over to Landi who was tied to a target and had his eyes closed.
Hey little knight. Weve met again. Seems like theres really quite the karma between us huh?
??? May I know who your excellency is? Landis face was filled with astonishment. He briefly searched through his memory yet couldnt find any impression of the tin can before him.
Hehe Its alright. I am here so all of you will definitely be alright. Even if I have to drag all of you out from the gallows today I am going to do just that. Said Ji Bai before patting Landis shoulders in a mischievous manner.
Hsss A fit of paleness appeared on Landis face.
Oh? Did I touch your injuries? Ahaha Im sorry the trial is about to begin. Im going to take my leave now. After saying that Ji Bai servilely ran towards the table that Ji Yue was in.
As everyone was present the temple trial officially began.
Lan Yu propped his elbow on the table. Holding his head against his hands his heart was completely occupied with something else.
In his opinion the result of this trial had already been decided behind closed doors. The reason why they went through the motions was merely just for the sake of getting legitimacy.
The tribunal court has arrived. The sacred martial trial will now officially begin! Wearing a light knight armor an announcer carrying a scroll of paper took to his position.
As the former frontline knights of Border Town they concealed information when the enemy was ahead of us slighted their appointments neglected their duties mutinied and cooperated with the enemy. The frontline knight leader colluded with squad leader Landi and together with the dark knights jointly caused a rebellion in the city! Their crimes are unpardonable! Today under the temple tribunal court the truth has been revealed under the heavens. All of the sinners are to be executed effective immediately!
Sinners. Do you have anything to say to defend yourself? The announcer had narrowed his eyes to look at the frontline knights tightly tied up below him.
Haha. Landi coldly laughed twice and no longer said anything.
Since all of you complied with the decision made by the tribunal court Men push the guillotine up here!