Chapter 83: Chapter 83: The Trial of Lin Yide
In the original game storyline, Vacher's death was caused by excessive fright.
But in reality, Focalors used her powerful mental strength to forcibly drag Vacher into a mental space, where she completely annihilated his spiritual existence.
In some ways, this goddess is actually very vengeful, but from the day she ascended the throne, she was tightly bound by Fontaine's doomsday prophecy.
After Vacher's fate was decided, Lin Yide slowly walked from the plaintiff's seat to the defendant's seat, and the atmosphere in the hall became solemn.
The audience's expressions revealed deep contradictions and complex emotions.
On the one hand, they were very afraid of Lin Yide, this cold-blooded murderer, but on the other hand, they respected him very much because he upheld the true justice in their hearts.
Neuvillette gripped his cane tightly, his majestic figure casting a long shadow in the Opera Epiclese.
He struck the floor heavily with his cane, and a loud "thud" echoed through the walls of the Opera Epiclese, like the bell of fate, foreshadowing the start of an important trial.
The whole place fell silent instantly.
He stood on the high judgment platform and announced to the audience in a solemn and deep voice: "Next, the trial of Baron Yide will begin. This trial is initiated by the Hydro Archon Furina herself."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to Furina on the second floor.
She slowly stood up from her gorgeous seat, every movement appearing so elegant and composed.
She stretched out her slender finger and pointed without hesitation at Lin Yide, who was standing in the defendant's seat.
Her voice was still so flamboyant: "I will accuse you in the name of the gods, you, Lin Yide, have violated several laws of Fontaine, massacred the Marechaussee Phantom and almost all the nobles, a total of five hundred and twelve people."
Neuvillette looked at Lin Yide in the defendant's seat and said in a deep voice: "Baron Yide, what do you have to say about Ms. Furina's accusations?"
Lin Yide looked at the solemn trial scene in front of him, and his thoughts drifted back to the moment when he first transmigrated to this world.
At that time, he was also facing the accusation of this fool, Furina.
But unlike then, the outcome of this trial would be completely opposite.
However, for Lin Yide at this moment, the outcome of the trial was no longer the key.
He stood there, confident and calm, "I accept all the accusations, but I never thought my actions were wrong.
Fontaine's justice should not be exclusive to the privileged class; the law should not be reduced to a tool to maintain their private interests.
Those nobles are like parasites attached to the people of Fontaine, ruthlessly sucking their blood and sweat.
The more extravagant and corrupt the lives of the nobles are, the more difficult the lives of the common people become."
When Lin Yide said these words, the people in the Opera Epiclese had changed their feelings for him from fear to deep respect.
Lin Yide's words were powerful and continued to echo in everyone's ears: "According to the detailed statistics of the West Factory, in the past five years, the wealth of the nobles has expanded sharply, doubling.
However, in stark contrast, the number of poor people has increased by a full twenty times.
The streets of the slums are becoming increasingly dilapidated, and living conditions are deteriorating.
I remember when I was young, only orphans like me would worry about food and clothing for tomorrow, but now, this worry has spread to a quarter of the people of Fontaine.
The widening gap between the rich and the poor will inevitably lead to social unrest.
The tragedy of the serial disappearance of young girls is not accidental, but the inevitable product of the deep-seated corruption of this society.
Only by completely eliminating these privileged classes can Fontaine usher in the true light of justice!"
As soon as Lin Yide finished speaking, thunderous applause rang out throughout the Opera Epiclese.
The people shouted in unison "Innocent!" "Innocent!" This loud voice converged into a powerful wave, soaring into the sky, as if to overturn the magnificent Opera Epiclese.
The applause and shouts continued for a long time before gradually subsiding.
At this time, Neuvillette stared at Lin Yide standing in the defendant's seat, his eyes revealing complex emotions.
Deep down, he really wanted to make a verdict of innocence.
However, he knew he couldn't do that.
As the guardian of the law, he must adhere to the bottom line and principles of the law.
Therefore, despite being full of struggle, Neuvillette could only make a guilty verdict.
If everyone trampled on the law like Lin Yide, then the law would lose its due restraint and fairness, and the order of society would collapse.
"Judge Neuvillette, please make a ruling. I plead guilty to all charges," Lin Yide said proactively, meeting Neuvillette's gaze.
Neuvillette took a deep breath and announced in an extremely serious voice: "In the name of the Chief Justice, according to the current laws and evidence, I find Baron Yide guilty."
After he finished speaking, the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale started to operate, giving the verdict.
Judge Neuvillette picked up a light blue card, which was the verdict given by the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale.
But when he saw the content on the card, a trace of astonishment appeared on his face.
Because the card clearly read: "Yide is guilty, sentenced to life imprisonment, but he upheld justice!"
Neuvillette announced this result to the audience, and everyone in the Opera Epiclese, including Lin Yide himself, was very surprised by this result.
Because, in the legal history of Fontaine, the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale expressed its approval of the prisoner for the first time while determining the conviction!