Chapter 126 Easy Victory
"We conducted a preliminary investigation on Kate," Daly recalled the information she could share with Hobert. "After our confirmation, he did indeed recently ingest the 'Secret Supplicant' potion.
"The person who provided him with the potion seems likely to contact him soon, so we are monitoring Kate around the clock to apprehend more dangerous individuals."
Hobert nodded. "I hope you can disclose the general results to me after this is over."
Daly hummed in agreement. "As long as you need us to."
"Also, I have other leads on the 'Secret Supplicant' here," Hobert said. "Back then, I wasn't your informant..."
Hobert briefly recounted his investigation into Haman and Zachary, including the information he obtained from Dakholm, that among the farmers in Backlund, there hides a Rose Bishop named Hillman.
Daly listened attentively. "These pieces of information are very useful to us, even more valuable than the information you provided before. We will investigate this."
Hobert took a sip of wine and asked, "So, what's the approximate value of this information?"
"If it all checks out, it's worth about one-fifth of the Beyonder characteristic of a 'Briber,'" Daly said.
Hobert nodded, approximately valued at two hundred and sixty pounds, Daly's price tag was fair.
He whispered, "Secondly, I would like to obtain a spirituality nourishing potion."
Daly was puzzled at first, but then understood, "I didn't feel that your spirituality was damaged, so I thought you had a way to erase the damage caused by 2-365."
The black glove was named 2-365 by the Nighthawks.
"I did handle the spiritual damage," Hobert said, "but I always feel that my spirit is weaker than before, so I want to nourish my spirituality."
"No problem," Daly said, "the previous report on 'Secret Supplicant' Kate is enough for you to exchange for a potion to nourish your spirituality."
"I want three doses."
"That's fine too," Daly didn't ask who the other two doses were for, "I'll have someone deliver them to your law firm tomorrow morning."
After chatting with Daly for a few more words, Hobert said goodbye in a hurry. Since he knew Kate could appear in court normally tomorrow, he would prepare for the lawsuit.
When he returned to the law firm, it was already past four o'clock in the afternoon, and Hobert was mentally prepared for overtime.
But soon he found that the case was indeed quite simple. He even felt that the plaintiff's lawyer should be the one with a headache now, not himself.
Around five o'clock, Hobert finished all the preparations. He praised himself for his efficiency in his mind and then considered what to eat for a while.
...
Southern Continent, outside Crowell City, more than a dozen carriages were undergoing final repairs, and they were going to travel overnight tonight.
This was the convoy of the Balk family. After the demigod battle, negotiations became much easier.
In the end, the Feysac Empire and the Balk family reached an agreement: the Balk family would send a Sequence 5 and three Sequence 6, as well as several Sequence 7 and Sequence 8, to reside permanently in Crowell City.
These Beyonders would assist the Feysac Empire and General Anthony in dealing with other countries, colonies, pirates, and other Beyonder attacks, as well as resolving local cases involving supernatural factors.
Because of the Balk family's hostile relationship with the Rose School of Thought, this dispatch was kept secret to avoid retaliation from the Rose School of Thought.
The Balk family benefited by acquiring two copper mines and a large forest suitable for logging.
In the convoy, Elliott saw Calvin finally had some free time, so he approached Calvin to a secluded corner away from the crowd. "Uncle Calvin, I won't keep you for long."
"I know what you want to ask." Calvin asked, "You didn't tell others about the spirit channeling results, did you?"
"No," Elliott said, "Uncle Calvin, is that true?"
He whispered, "The family curse has nothing to do with the Rose School of Thought."
Calvin nodded, "Yes, that's true."
Elliott asked angrily, "Then why do we keep fighting against the Rose School of Thought?"
Every year, members of the Balk family died at the hands of the Rose School.
Calvin glanced at Elliott, feeling very complicated when facing Elliott now. This was originally a younger member of the family, but now he had to communicate with him cautiously because of his special status.
"I think you've guessed the answer," Calvin said, "Only by giving family members a target for venting can our family continue to survive.
"Otherwise, we will end up like the Rex family, with only him left. Even if his personal strength is strong, once he fails, all previous efforts will be in vain."
Elliott slumped his shoulders, "What should we do to end the family curse?"
"You should be closer to the answer than we are," Calvin said meaningfully, "It seems that we now have more hope than ever before."
Elliott took a deep breath. "I understand."
...
Thursday morning, Hobert arrived at the Backlund Court at eight o'clock.
In the spectator seat of this case, there were only a few people. Among them were Fors, who came to collect materials.
After a brief communication with Bill, Hobert quietly waited for the trial.
Around eight twenty, Kate, who looked somewhat mentally absent, appeared at the plaintiff's seat. The confidence and even a bit of arrogance from before had disappeared. He seemed like he hadn't slept well for several days. No matter who he saw or what he saw, he would pause before reacting.
Hobert thought to himself: Perhaps he really hasn't slept well for several days, just ingested the "Secret Supplicant" potion, and is unable to control the overflow of spirituality. In the dead of night, everyone is asleep, and Kate must feel that his home is livelier than during the day.
At eight thirty, the trial officially began.
The plaintiff's lawyer first stated that Bill had driven the boat after drinking alcohol and a serious accident occurred.
According to the relevant punishment regulations for drunk driving, Bill would face at least three years in prison and compensate Mr. Kate, the plaintiff, for 100 pounds in losses.
Next, it was the defendant's lawyer's turn to speak. Hobert smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Bill admits that he drove under the influence, but it is not drunk driving. Of course, this is not important.
"I brought a copy of the Criminal Law of the Kingdom of Loen. Let's take a look at the provisions on drunk driving."
As he spoke, he flipped open the "Criminal Law": "The relevant regulations are on page 226: If the driver of a carriage or steam car causes an accident after drinking, the driver shall bear all losses from the accident; if the driver is intoxicated, it will escalate into a criminal case, and the driver will be criminally liable...
"Please note the earlier description, 'driver of a carriage or steam car.' Can you tell me if this provision mentions the driver of a small steamboat?
"Even if according to the law, there is no clear definition of the case and facts, precedents can be extended or interpreted accordingly. A small steamboat cannot be interpreted as a carriage or steam car.
"One runs on the road, the other runs in the water, and the meanings of the two are vastly different!
"So, I believe the plaintiff's claim is unfounded! My client Bill at most disturbed public order or disrupted traffic order and should only be fined less than 1 pound!"
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