Chapter 93 - The Trial (2)
"Who are those?"
"Witnesses."
"..."
"They are former workers from a slaver in the town of Amapytu. They witnessed her being brought there by Duke Addlington and attended to her for twelve years, with frequent visits made by the Duke."
What the hell is this procedure? I’m not a lawyer, far from that, but even I know that that’s not how a proper court handles cases.
For once, the accused party is not present. Also, the accusation side is speaking for the witnesses instead of interrogating the witnesses.
Nobody else seems to be bothered by it, though. I guess this is how the law is enforced around here.
If so-called Juno would bring anything from the Romans to this place, she should have brought the Roman justice system. There is a reason why that system is still the basis of law in the modern world.
"You tricked me, presenting a witness without formal authorization. That witness’ account cannot be accepted."
"You’re the one who said that even the words of commoners are heard by the goddess. Are you going back on your word?"
"I’m not; don’t twist what I said to suit your agenda. What I said has nothing to do with accepting the witness of a random commoner in this tribunal."