In Ark Simulator, why do I always start out as a ruthless person?.

Just as Mace and Gertrude were each thinking about their own things, the sound of the judge's hammer fell, focusing the attention of everyone present.

"Now, we officially open the court."

"Please ask the bailiff to bring the suspect to the dock."

The judge's words made everyone present hold their breath.

Countless eyes were fixed on the court's only entrance for prisoners, hoping to catch a glimpse of the "hero" who was rumored to be leading thousands of civilians in a strike and march.

Finally, the heavy court door slowly opened.

In full view of the public, Chen Qi, wearing handcuffs and shackles, with one arm bruised, but still wearing the clothes he wore on the day of the riot and the Iron Cross, with his back straight, finally appeared in front of everyone.

"Click, click" XN

In an instant, countless flashes of light flashed, as if they wanted to capture Chen Qi's entire body in a clear light.

And Mace raised her head almost immediately, and if Gertrude hadn't held her down in time, she seemed to be about to take action at this moment.

"Stop it, you idiot."

"I can't let him be sentenced." Mace lowered his voice and shouted to Gertrude:

"That way, even if he escapes, some cowards in the organization will back off for fear of being convicted of treason."

"You seem to be reading books all the time, but there is nothing useful in your mind." Gertrude couldn't help scolding:

"At this point, everything is a dead end. Whether he escapes or not, he will be convicted of treason."

"The only way for him to save the organization now is to convince everyone in Leitania who is watching this trial in court that he is not a traitor, but a warrior who seeks benefits for the common people."

"If he's lucky, the judge might give him a light sentence and he'll just have to spend time in jail, and the organization he worked so hard to build can be preserved."

"If you go to save him, he will completely prove that he is a traitor! You will harm him!"

"Now, sit down, you stupid woman!"

At Gertrude's growl, Mace's body trembled noticeably, but he finally sat back down unwillingly, gritting his teeth.

Looking at the woman beside her whose brain was only filled with muscles, Gertrude also felt tired.

She had a premonition that once the organization left Qi, it would not be long before it degenerated from a coup organization into a gangster gang.

This woman Jian is definitely not capable of supporting the organization.

If all this was within his expectations, Qi would definitely not be sentenced to death, and he could manage his organization on his behalf during the years he was in prison.

When he is released from prison in the future, his prestige among the "Sons of the Witch King" will definitely surpass that of the founder.

By then, I will be the real controller of this organization that can overthrow the Gemini Queens in the future.

If he was sentenced to death in court...

Then, he wouldn't have to have any psychological burden and could just incorporate the organization he had organized for him, just as a little compensation for his failed investment.

Looking at Chen Qi walking towards the dock, Gertrude, who already had her own plan in mind, also revealed a sly smile as if her conspiracy had succeeded.

Son of the Witch King?

This time, no matter what you are planning, you must be part of my plan.

Compared with Gertrude who had ulterior motives, there were many people in the court who had ill intentions towards Chen Qi.

Among them, Count Dilov, who presided over the trial, was the most representative person.

"They caused such a big mess that even the Queen noticed it. They are really a bunch of troublemakers!" Dilov thought viciously in his heart.

"But that's it. In this trial, I will bring disgrace upon you! And I will wipe out your organization of unruly people in one fell swoop!"

"When the time comes, Her Majesty the Queen might forgive my sins and even reward me."

Count Dilov, who was sitting high above, looked at Chen Qi, who remained calm below the stage, with a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. He immediately signaled to the judge to begin.

The judge nodded, banged the gavel, and said in a loud voice:

"This office is now officially accepting the case of the leader of the 'Son of the Witch King' instigating civilians to strike and march, and committing treasonous coup d'état."

"presiding judge."

However, before the judge could follow the procedure and ask Chen Qi about the defendant and his place of origin, Diluofu took the initiative to interrupt and said:

"The criminal in the audience no longer needs to be interrogated. Everyone present knows his identity."

"He is the leader of the illegal violent organization 'Sons of the Witch King', Qi! A traitor who instigated civilians to rebel!"

"As for more information, I don't think he will reveal it."

Diluofu looked down at Chen Qi. Seeing that he was still silent like yesterday, he felt a little vicious in his heart and said coldly:

"The Queen sent them to assist the Earl in arresting his cronies. They interrogated him for the entire day yesterday and gave him countless opportunities to seek leniency."

"But the criminal's head is as stubborn as a rock. Even now, he still refuses to confess, let alone reveal any information about his organization!"

"If such an unforgivable and unrepentant person were in my territory, I would kill him immediately."

Thinking of the rejection he received from Chen Qi yesterday, Count Dilov became more and more angry and his expression became more and more vicious.

The next second, under everyone's gaze, Dilov's originally tense expression relaxed again, and even his voice was full of confidence.

"But that's it, sinner."

"You may be as stubborn as a rock, but more than 20 other accomplices who were arrested with you were also interrogated yesterday."

"I don't believe it. They are all the same as you."

"With the testimony of these witnesses, we can still prove your treason!"

After saying that, Dilov immediately turned his head and said coldly to a private soldier who was in charge of guarding him not far away:

"Bring up the first witness."

This time, Dilov was extremely confident. He firmly believed that few people could withstand the interrogation of the "Golden Law Guards".

Chen Qi was fine, not only because he had taken all the blame on himself early on, making Diluofu feel there was no need to interrogate him.

A further reason was that Dilov had already said that he would be judged according to legal principles in court, so he would not be tortured with punishment.

But for the rest of the people, this is not necessary.

As long as they can get them to speak, those who believe in the Queen's Voice will do anything. That's why Dilov dares to be so arrogant.

However, as he finished his words, the private soldier did not leave. Instead, he stood there, looking at a loss.

"What are you still standing there for? Go quickly." Dilov failed to notice the private soldier's misconduct and urged him again.

"My Lord, I am so sorry!"

However, under the gaze of everyone, the private soldier knelt down in fear and replied with a trembling voice:

"The witness...is dead."

"died?!"

The private soldier's words caused an uproar in the entire court, and Dilov's moment of shock was recorded by the camera.

People in the audience couldn't help but talk about it.

"Why did the witness die?"

"Was he tortured to death?"

"Who knows, in order to convict Qi, this group of people might use some methods..."

"Silence! Silence!"

Seeing that the situation in the courtroom was getting somewhat out of control, the judge quickly struck the gavel again.

When Dilov reacted, he immediately thought the same thing as the people in the audience, and his expression became even uglier.

This group of "Voices of the Queen" - relying on the fact that they are the Queen's people, they are so unscrupulous! They tortured to death the witnesses they had caught with great difficulty!

It would be fine if it was a secret trial, but knowing that the trial was being broadcast live throughout Leitania, they still dared to torture the witness to death.

Wouldn't this make the civilians of Leitania think that they would convict Qi even at the cost of torture?

But at this point, Diluofu dared not speak out, he immediately suppressed his anger and waved his hand, saying:

"Then call a witness!"

"Go back, go back to Lord Count."

However, the frightened private soldier swallowed his saliva and had no choice but to tell a fact that shocked everyone.

"So, all the witnesses committed suicide after being interrogated yesterday."

"..."

Silence, a deathly silence, echoed in the courtroom. For a moment, everyone didn't know whether to feel pity or fear at the news.

But Dilov was the first to react. The earl was now having a hard time maintaining his noble demeanor, so he quickly pressed the issue:

"Are you sure they all committed suicide?!"

"It's absolutely true!" said the private soldier, almost crying:

"The adults in charge of the interrogation did not use any torture instruments on them. Instead, they used a Source Stone technique that used the rhythm of music to make the witnesses speak the truth themselves."

"But when the Originium Technique was activated, all 23 witnesses chose to commit suicide at the last moment!"

"They would rather commit suicide than confess. We were too late to stop them. Please forgive me, Lord Earl!"

"hiss--"

For a moment, there was a sound of someone gasping in the courtroom, and everyone was shocked by the private soldier's words.

It would be fine if only one person was devoted to Qi, after all, loyalty and bravery can be found everywhere.

But all 23 people chose to die without hesitation and were unwilling to make any confession that would be unfavorable to Qi.

What kind of incitement is this? What kind of leadership charisma is this that can achieve this?

"Impossible! This is impossible!"

Dilov was of course unwilling to believe such a horrible thing. In a hurry, he cast his eyes towards Chen Qi, who was now closing his eyes tightly as if in mourning, and shouted hysterically:

"One, it must be you! It's your people's Originium technique that has controlled the minds of these people!"

"—Is it time for you to have enough of this, Count?"

Finally, facing Diluofu's accusations, Chen Qi, who had been silent for a day, finally spoke.

He slowly opened his eyes, and his calm and composed look made the panicked Dilov's heart tremble.

He had a strong premonition.

All of his actions had already been anticipated by the seemingly harmless man in front of him!

"I was restrained by you all night with instruments that restricted Originium skills. Do you think I can ignore these instruments and let the Originium skills spread throughout the prison to control their minds?"

"If I, or someone who wants to save me, can do this, why don't I control your mind and let you commit suicide so that I can escape from prison in a swagger?"

"And if you want to say that those people are all die-hard fans who have been brainwashed by me..."

As he spoke, Chen Qi's eyes were fixed on Diluofu.

At this moment, Dilov only felt his heart beating wildly, as if this man was looking directly into his conscience.

"You can check their files. They are just ordinary civilians."

"If you want to say that even they betrayed Leitania like me, then may I ask, are all the civilians who participated in this march like them also betrayed Leitania?"

"Or...we were never the ones who betrayed Leitania?"

Chen Qi stood straight and raised his uninjured hand with difficulty in front of everyone.

He pointed at Dilov, whose face was turning blue and purple, and asked in a sonorous and powerful voice:

"The ones who betrayed Leitania were precisely you, the ones who took away their only hope, forcing them to commit suicide?"

"My Lord Earl, please answer me at this moment."

"Who should be convicted of treason?!"

Oh, I beg all readers to collect and read more, if you want to advance~

Chapter 15 Avengers Innocence