Chapter 50: No Worries Behind You
Chapter 50: No Worries Behind You
“Mr. Johnny, I’m the new patrol officer in this district. You can call me Clark. For the foreseeable future, I’ll be responsible for patrolling and maintaining law and order in the neighborhood.”
“I heard you’ve run into some trouble…” Clark glanced at Johnny, seated in a wheelchair with a cast on, then removed his hat and took a seat not far from him.
“They say the culprit has been caught, but your lost money won’t be recovered. I checked with the officer handling the case. You might want to prepare a lawyer and sue their families for… compensation for your losses.” His eyes flicked to Johnny’s arm, and he almost burst out laughing.
Johnny had already become the neighborhood joke. The story of his misfortune spread like wildfire. A miserly and abrasive man like him was a rarity, so the incident was seen as a bloody yet ironic tale.
Although a joke, it was indeed bloody.
Johnny wasn’t keen on facing Officer Clark but forced himself to engage. “Thank you for letting me know. This is good news, but as you can see, I can’t afford a lawyer right now.”
“By the way, I’d like to ask—will they hire a lawyer?”
After multiple amendments to the Federation Constitution, all parties involved in legal disputes had the right to hire legal representation to defend their interests. However, the law was of little benefit to the poor, as most couldn’t afford a lawyer. The Federation’s justice system had effectively become a toy for the wealthy.