NOVEL WEB chapter 22
Chapter 22, Dreams Always Reflect Reality
Swish!
The lights suddenly brightened, shining on Mu’en.
The light was somewhat glaring, making it difficult to open his eyes, but unfortunately, Mu’en could not raise his hands to shield himself from the light, as they were firmly bound to the chair.
The surroundings were somewhat noisy, countless dark shadows sat on tiered levels above, whispering to one another, pointing at Mu’en.
“Bang.”
At the source of the light, an imposing judge struck the sacred wooden gavel!
“Silence!”
“Regarding the case of disrespect towards Her Highness Princess Celicia by Mu En Campbell, the court is now officially in session!”
“Now, the plaintiff’s attorney, representing Her Highness Princess Celicia, will present the charges against the defendant!”
Swish!
The new spotlight illuminated the wooden table marked with the defendant’s representative sign. The plaintiff’s attorney, Ariel Bugal, stood up, adjusted her oversized black-rimmed glasses, and began her stern accusations against the defendant, Mu En Campbell!
“Your Honor, please allow me to read the crimes of Mu En Campbell on behalf of the plaintiff!”
“Proceed.”
“First, Mu En Campbell is nothing but a complete beast. He, under the guise of his engagement, dared to invite Her Highness Celicia to dance with him, and even had the audacity to touch Her Highness’s delicate, fair hand—how infuriating… how disgraceful to Her Highness’s reputation!”
“Secondly, Mu En Campbell is a thorough beast! He actually dared to invite Her Highness Celicia to a closed room to be alone with him—how infuriating… how unsettling!”
“Finally, Mu En Campbell is a complete beast! In the presence of Her Highness Celicia, sharing the same air, he was not satisfied and even drugged her tea, committing such an act against Her Highness—how infuriating… how detestable!”
“In summary, Mu En Campbell is a complete beast! I sincerely represent the plaintiff and hope that Your Honor will sentence Mu En Campbell to death!”
“Hmm, I see.”
The judge nodded expressionlessly:
“I have received the plaintiff’s request. Now, what does the defense have to say?”
“I object!”
Mu En struggled violently:
“The plaintiff’s attorney is clearly driven by personal emotions; this is a personal vendetta, a personal vendetta!”
Bang!
The judge slammed the gavel down:
“Mu En Campbell, this is not your time to speak; I am asking your attorney!”
Swish!
The spotlight shone down again, this time on Mu En’s attorney.
“Ribbit!”
As the defendant’s representative, Mr. Frog’s eyes bulged wide as he earnestly expressed his opinion!
“Ribbit ribbit ribbit! Ribbit! Ribbit!”
“Hmm, hmm hmm, hmm hmm hmm.”
The judge nodded repeatedly: “I see! Do you also believe that Mu En Campbell is a beast, defense attorney?”
“I object! Why is my attorney a frog, and Your Honor, you can’t possibly understand what it’s saying!”
Bang!
“Mu En Campbell, if you dare to disrupt this sacred court again, I will now pronounce your sentence!”
Mu En helplessly closed his mouth, watching as his attorney flailed about for a few moments before bouncing away.
Well, now he didn’t even have a lawyer!
“Now, we invite the witness to speak.”
Witness One: Mu En Campbell’s personal maid, An.
“Yes, Master Mu En is indeed a beast. Every day, he looks at my body with wicked eyes. Whenever I put on my maid outfit, he gets excited and often hides the stockings I’ve worn. In fact, as his personal maid, I believe this is undoubtedly very serious workplace harassment!”
Witness Two: Mu En Campbell’s biological father, Duke Long En Campbell.
“Alas, I never expected such a beast to be my son. As a father, I feel like such a failure. But rest assured, I will no longer acknowledge this son. From now on, my wife and I will embark on a new task of procreation!
As for Mu En… hmph, do as you please with him, I won’t care about the life or death of a beast!”
Witness Three: A certain classmate of Mu En Campbell.
“Mu En Campbell is a beast! Mu En Campbell is a beast! Mu En Campbell is a beast! Important things should be said three times! Celicia is mine!”
“I see.”
After hearing the witness’s statements, the judge nodded in understanding:
“Then, Mu En Campbell, do you have anything to say?”
“I protest! The witness is obviously lying, and I seem to have seen one of the witnesses in the position of the plaintiff’s attorney; she’s just here to vent her personal emotions and desires!”
“Hmm, so you’re admitting that you are a beast?”
“No, you b*stard! And isn’t this supposed to be a trial for my crimes? Is there even a crime called beastly behavior in this world?”
“Bang!”
The judge struck his gavel again, solemnly declaring:
“I hereby announce that Mu En Campbell is guilty of beastly behavior! Death penalty, to be executed immediately!”
“There really is!”
Before Mu En could protest again, shadows in the audience rose, surging forward like a tide.
They lifted Mu En, carrying him towards the execution ground while chanting in unison:
“Beast! Beast! Mu En Campbell is a beast!”
Swish!
The spotlight shone down.
On the cold execution platform, the noose was already prepared!
The scene shifted, and Mu En Campbell was now standing on the execution platform!
“Don’t! I don’t want to die! I’m still young! I don’t have a girlfriend! My magical girl show just reached the second-to-last episode! At least tell me if Q died or not!”
Seeing the cold noose gradually approaching, Mu En Campbell began to struggle wildly.
“Mu En Campbell, do you think you are not a beast?”
Suddenly, a cold voice broke the silence.
Mu En looked up and saw Celicia standing not far away.
The judge, the lawyer, the witnesses, and the audience had all vanished; only Celicia remained under the light, coldly questioning:
“Mu En Campbell, do you not think of yourself as a beast?”
“I…”
Not?
No, only to Celicia could he not answer that way.
After all, he had truly done such a thing.
“I am…”
Tears of regret welled in the corners of Mu En’s eyes as he took a step forward, willingly walking into the noose!
“That’s right, I am a beast!”
“I, Mu En Campbell! Am nothing but a thorough beast!”
……
“I am a beast!”
Mu En shouted, suddenly sitting up in bed.
Just in time to meet the gaze of An, who was holding a bowl of medicine.
“……”
“……”
An silently locked eyes with Mu En for a moment, then set down the bowl of medicine:
“I see, has Young Master hurt his head as well? Please wait a moment, I will call the doctor to come and examine you again.”
“I haven’t!”