Transform into a human

Yue Hao straightened her chest; it was she who had investigated this matter.

Upon learning that her colleagues at the FBI couldn't find any of the commemorative pens from that year, she keenly sensed something was amiss and painstakingly pieced together the truth from records in some blockchain networks.

At this moment, even the three members of parliament on the podium slowed their breathing; this event was shocking enough for them as well.

But upon closer examination, did Taiyang Group really have a motive to commit this shocking crime?

The answer is yes.

Tearstone and chain crystals are the foundation of all human civilization. The Ming Mine not only symbolizes a huge amount of money, but also represents power in human society. Taiyang Group has a very good motive!

Xueji Dimitrov never expected that Yue Lai would pull such a big stunt right after the hearing began, completely disrupting her original plans and forcing her to devote even more time to this unexpected event.

"Yue Lai, if what you say is true, the police headquarters will naturally launch an investigation, but what does that have to do with Bryce?"

Bryce tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, and Yue Lai said unhurriedly:

"It's impossible to cover up all the deaths of those buyers as natural deaths; there will inevitably be some criminal cases involved. That's when Taiyang Group's collaborators within the police force need to step in."

"Am I right, Officer Bryce?"

The audience erupted in uproar. Reporters from all walks of life were either flushed or filled with righteous indignation, and one could even sense the spiritual power emanating from their collectively elevated cultivation levels.

One of the Thirty-Six Extraordinary Talents, the "Recorder," is the preferred path for a host of professions, including clerk, writer, journalist, and sculptor.

The saying goes, "I have traveled here, and I have recorded here." Even though their resources were shared by many colleagues, as the news from Yue Lai grew bigger and bigger, their gains from being on-site also increased.

As Yue Lai made his new speculation, the Chain Crystal website instantly went wild, but after a brief period of excitement, the scene suddenly fell into a deathly silence.

Because everyone saw the starlight permeating the air, brushing against their cheeks like a thin veil.

A constellation... a constellation actually came to the scene!

Xue Ji said softly, "To ensure the orderly conduct of the hearing, Deputy Director Wei is in the lounge behind us, along with the three of us. You can all rest assured about the fairness of this hearing."

Yue Lai suddenly realized that the star spirit must have been angry just now, as even the "star veil" was uncontrollably overflowing. As for why he was angry...

His implication was clear: that pen wasn't just sold in the Central Star System, but across the entire Federation. If they were to cooperate with the Pacific Group on such a scale, it wouldn't just be Bryce who ran into trouble.

This matter is so terrifying that no one dares to think about it deeply. With police units at all levels spread throughout Andromeda, how many police officers could be involved?

No wonder even a dignified star couldn't help but get angry.

The reporters stared intently at Yue Lai, their feelings probably similar to Cavendish's earlier; they all wished they could kowtow to him on the spot. But Yue Lai chose to remain silent, handing the floor back to Bryce.

The officer remained expressionless and then changed the subject to something else:

"Since Mr. Yue has brought up many topics outside the agenda, I might as well make a fool of myself and offer my two cents."

"When I was studying at this university, I wrote a paper as my graduation project, but it was rejected by my advisor. He passed away in a natural disaster two years ago, and I became the only reader of that paper."

Xueji glanced at her two colleagues who seemed indifferent to the situation, her teeth itching with hatred. The situation was now completely out of her control, and interfering with the "actors'" "performance" would only bring her trouble.

"In my paper, I argued that humanity is headed for self-destruction, and the reason... is the enormous progress humanity has made on various extraordinary paths."

The expressions of the important figures on the referee's bench changed slightly.

"You might wonder, how can the progress of civilization lead to its demise?"

"The logic is simple: the development of technology and supernatural powers will make people live longer and longer. This is especially true for those in power in the Federation. Their status gives them more resources, which means deeper cultivation and longer lifespan."

"Thanks to this, they have long held the pinnacle of power in the Federation, and then the cycle continues."

"In this cycle, they absorbed too much nourishment, leaving the later challengers with insufficient nourishment, and naturally unable to shake the original order."

The scene was so quiet you could hear the heartbeats of those around you. In several virtual cities, hundreds of billions of people subconsciously held their breath.

Bryce was enjoying this opportunity he had been waiting for for years, but unfortunately his mentor didn't get to see it.

"Those familiar with history should know what happens when social mobility stagnates for a long time. Why is the Fifth Republic the fifth? Where do the dynastic changes of empires originate? What is the root cause of the rise and fall of the tribes in the North?"

"The answer is obvious: the outcome is change."

"The problem is that things are different now than in ancient times. Those in high positions are still incredibly powerful and capable people or extraordinary individuals. They are able to suppress everything with their own power, so... change will never happen."

The conversation with Bryce ended abruptly, and there's no need to elaborate further; everyone can fill in the blanks themselves.

If change fails to occur, existing contradictions will continue to accumulate, and once a critical point is reached, there will be an unprecedented great decline, and even the entire human society will be destroyed.

"But what does that have to do with you killing Mr. Casti and destroying a once happy family?"

"What did you say?" Bryce didn't expect Yue Lai to ask such a question. He was aware of the flaws in his theory and had prepared his defense, but he didn't get any challenge from his opponent.

Bryce frowned. "Didn't you understand what I said?"

"Of course I understood, but what does it have to do with me?" Yue Lai retorted with vulgar language, "You stinking bastard, why don't you keep your own bastard thoughts to yourself and admire them alone? You think you've eaten a pile of bastards and want others to eat them too, you're a real bastard."

Simple foul language, ultimate enjoyment.

Even Love, who had been smiling throughout the hearing, couldn't hold back any longer; her eyes twitched almost imperceptibly.

Bryce never expected this response.

"You, you..."

"What do you mean, 'you'? Anyway, you've confessed, right? Mr. Casti's death was a conspiracy between you and the Pacific Group?"

Bryce took a deep breath, finally managing to gather all the swear words he had ever used, and was about to retaliate in kind when an old acquaintance interrupted his spellcasting.

Tang Xiao stood up from the audience and looked towards the judges' table:

"Congresswoman... oh no, Madam Presiding Judge, as Bryce's former principal, may I say a few words to this child?"