Trial (3)
With only those two holding animosity towards me, the power of the crowd can sometimes be more formidable than a few authorities.
"These devils!"
"You're not even human!"
"Death penalty!"
"””Death penalty!"””
The crowd points fingers at them, showering them with insults.
Now I truly understand the terror of being condemned by a crowd.
Unable to move, can they endure this murderous intent?
"Silence!"
The judge tried to calm the situation.
"The evidence is already clear... the defendant is guilty."
"No way!"
"Don't joke! This can't be happening..."
Whether they expected to be found guilty or not, this time, even the judge berating them.
"Murder, child abuse, attempted murder — these are serious charges."
"Wait... I didn't..."
"Hence, both of you must atone for these crimes until death."
Dania turned pale, frightened, but it was too late now.
"Both of you are sentenced to life imprisonment."
A lifetime of labor to atone for their sins.
In a way, it's more humiliating than the death penalty, but it's fitting for those two.
"For the grave crimes you have committed continuously, you must repent and reflect on your sins while working for the rest of your lives in the Northern Territory."
"The Northern Territory... are you trying to kill us?"
"Is that a death sentence?"
The judge mentions the Northern Territory, a freezing land with insufficient food supplies throughout the year.
Wild wolves might even attack them.
Many die from starvation each year, making survival challenging.
"Let go! I don't want to go to the Northern Territory!"
"I refuse! I'm not guilty... everything was set up! I'm not guilty... I was deceived by Shepherd!"
"Don't be ridiculous! Are you trying to sell me out?"
"What! It's all because of your incompetence... everything, this... all this suffering is your fault."
What an ugly exchange.
Despite the intense affection she once had, in the end, she only cares about herself.
How ugly she is.
Ultimately, she only loved herself.
"I'm not someone who will end here! I am–!"
Even while being escorted away, she continued to shift the blame onto others until the end.
The more she made a fuss, the worse her situation becomes.
Newspaper reporters were present in this courtroom.
"Henry! Save me... call Marie!"
"Marie won't come here. She will never appear in front of you again."
If she wants to create a commotion, she can go ahead.
No matter what is said, it won't affect us.
"Monster! Demon! You're a demon in human skin!"
Who is saying that?
Do they not realize that what they have done is more heinous than anything I could be accused of?
If I am a demon, then what does that make them?
What do you think about this chapter?
