Semi-Coercive Imperialist

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The Imperial Central Special Court was steeped in silence.

Maximilian's administrative officers entered the room where even the judge, the prosecutor, and Nico at the defendant's stand held their breath.

Clack. Clack. Clack.

Bound evidence files were set down one by one on the judge's and prosecutor's desks.

Then.

"Your Honor. May I begin the defense?"

With a knight named Maximilian attending as counsel, the trial was nothing more than an empty formality. Still, procedures like this became justification. The evidence submitted here would also be sent to the palace, arguing that the coming "disposition" was justified.

"......Proceed."