Military Court.
The organizational structure established within the military court responsible for trying cases.
Composed of one presiding judge, vice-presiding judges, and several adjudicators, responsible for representing the military court in lawfully trying criminal cases involving military personnel.
Today's military court can be described as the largest public trial in history.
This includes various parties such as the military, the political and legal alliance, and prominent families!
Confirmed attendees include the Li, Wang, Yang, and Zhang families from Nan Province, as well as the Tian family from Qing City and the Shi family from Rong City.
In terms of families alone, this covers three cities, including one directly administered municipality and one first-tier city.
On the military side, a Three-Star General is confirmed to appear. It is currently unclear which Three-Star General this will be, but according to unconfirmed reports from Nan Province, the two individuals accompanying Ye Longlin are also of considerable rank.
The Political and Legal Alliance will be represented by Ye Shuangquan and Wang Yanwen.
Additionally, it is rumored that many soldiers will be in attendance.
Therefore, the presiding judge finds himself with a considerable headache regarding this trial, as it is, in the end, exceedingly troublesome and involves far-reaching implications.
Consequently, this trial is far from being as simple as one might imagine.
Before the trial even began, numerous figures had already appeared.
"Today is about showing our strength, so no matter how significant this matter becomes or what consequences it entails, I will bear them all."
On his way to the courthouse, Ye Longlin received another call from the capital.
Before the other party could speak, his statement had already sealed the issue.
"Forget it, forget it, I knew I couldn't persuade you."
The other party also sounded very helpless.
"Do they truly believe my Dragon Pavilion is without capable individuals?"
Ye Longlin let out a cold snort, his gaze filled with a chilling glint.
...
Half an hour later, the trial officially commenced.
Ye Longlin sat at the defendant's dock, with no lawyer by his side. The prosecutor was the Dragon Surveillance Bureau.
"Good day, Presiding Judge. I will now present the prosecution's case."
"First, Ye Longlin, as an active-duty soldier, upon returning to the city, disregarded public order and repeatedly assaulted ordinary citizens. As is well known, the ten great families of Nan Province have been reduced to four, with the remaining six families having been annihilated by Ye Longlin's own hand. The blood on his hands is countless. Therefore, we request the court to impose a severe penalty."
Due to the sensitive nature of this matter, many procedural steps were omitted, and the proceedings moved directly to sentencing.
"The 'Criminal Law' clearly stipulates: Judgments shall be rendered in accordance with the provisions of our nation's 'Criminal Law.' For the crime of intentional injury, the penalty shall be detention of not more than three years, criminal detention, or public surveillance. For intentional injury resulting in serious bodily harm, the penalty shall be imprisonment of not less than three years and not more than ten years."
"Sentencing standards for homicide: For intentional homicide, the penalty shall be death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment of not less than ten years; for minor offenses, imprisonment of not less than three years and not more than ten years."
"In light of the fact that Ye Longlin knowingly violated the law in this incident, his crime is compounded. Therefore, I recommend the maximum penalty, execution."
The prosecutor from the Dragon Surveillance Bureau cited legal provisions in a dry and uninspired manner.
However, at this moment, Wang Yanwen stood up and directly stated, "I disagree. I have a document here that details the criminal evidence of all those killed by Ye Longlin. I can attest to the accuracy of this documentation."
With Wang Yanwen's interjection, the solemn courtroom immediately became noisy.
In fact, yesterday evening, some individuals had already spoken with the presiding judge, instructing that regardless of how the situation unfolded today, no intervention was to occur. Their responsibility was merely to initiate the proceedings.
"I disagree!"
"I also disagree!"
"Disagree!"
Instantly, the people below erupted into discussion.
At this moment, a person dressed in military uniform walked out, accompanied by two individuals of One-Star rank.
Second Master Li, Third Master Li.
"Mò Fēng, Three-Star General of the Western War Zone, requests the court to recommend execution with the highest formality!"
Personnel from the Western War Zone had arrived!
Ye Longlin narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing that this meant the military was beginning to intervene, and the capital was also engaging in a power struggle.
"Since when has the Western War Zone been able to interfere with the affairs of my Dragon Pavilion?"
Yuan Gāng and Xuán Niǎo also stepped forward.
Behold, two Three-Star Generals!
Three of the Ten Great Generals were present here!
Seeing the unfolding situation below, the presiding judge secretly clicked his tongue. Fortunately, he had received a call last night, otherwise, it would have been truly problematic.
One must understand that the current situation was not as simple as it appeared; more people were about to enter the fray!
Mò Fēng glanced at Xuán Niǎo and Yuán Gāng, frowning, "Even your Dragon Pavilion does not have the authority to interfere with the operations of the military court. Do you truly believe this place is your Dragon Pavilion?"
Yuán Gāng gave Mò Fēng a deep look, a playful smile appearing on his lips, "Then, what do you propose?"
"Dragon Pavilion subordinates, receive my order, apprehend them!"
Yuán Gāng directly issued the command, and a group of Dragon Pavilion soldiers quickly surged forward, apprehending the three individuals!
Ye Longlin sat at the defendant's dock, quietly awaiting the appearance of important figures. Others had yet to arrive.
Mò Fēng alone was not enough to bring this matter to a close.
In fact, the current proceedings were no longer important. What mattered was that he had obtained the list, and now it was time for reckoning.
Xuán Niǎo stepped forward and coldly placed a document before the court.
"This is an encrypted file. I hope everyone can recognize the facts."
As the file was decrypted, a series of résumés appeared before the presiding judge, causing the atmosphere of the entire scene to become increasingly eerie.
Trained with the army at thirteen.
Officially enlisted at sixteen.
Served in a special forces unit at seventeen.
Became the chief instructor of the special forces unit at nineteen.
For the subsequent years, his résumé had gaps, an extremely unusual and inexplicable blank.
Founded the Dragon Pavilion at twenty.
At twenty-one, under the supreme command of Supreme One, he was stationed overseas and awarded the rank of Three-Star General.
At twenty-two, due to outstanding overseas achievements, he was awarded the rank of Four-Star General exceptionally, and took sole responsibility for all overseas matters.
For the following two years, his résumé was again incomplete.
At twenty-five, with the approval of superiors, stamped by departments of the Hall of Honor, and presented to Supreme One, he was personally signed and awarded the title of Grand Xia King, the sole Five-Star King during peacetime!
Boom!
Like colossal waves crashing, immense turbulence surged within the presiding judge's heart, his gaze filled with shock.
He... he was that unparalleled legend!
The peak existence who was enfeoffed as a King during peacetime!
This...
After reading his file, many of those below found it laughable.
A group of ants daring to condemn a top-tier existence. Who gave them the audacity?
Xuán Niǎo looked at the presiding judge with a half-smile, a playful smile gracing his lips, "Now, Presiding Judge, can you announce the verdict?"
This statement snapped the presiding judge back to reality.
"This court declares Ye Longlin to be acquitted!"
However, at this very moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred!