The Second Life's

XLVIII - High Court (II)

Today is the day I came to the High Court building as a witness. Come to think of it, the court this time was funny as well. How could I be a witness in a matter that is closely related to me?

Did Idris do this so that I wouldn't be in a more difficult position than being a witness? I didn't think it through.

Chloe walked into my room and said that the Imperial horse carriage had arrived and was waiting for me in front of the Bronze Palace. I sighed and came out of the room following Chloe downstairs. Don't forget I brought the court invitation to get inside. The guard system is very strict.

Moreover, Idris said if he left alone from the Imperial Palace alone. He was appointed as the Defender along with the Grand Duke, Duke Harriston, and other nobles.

“Chloe, is my face pale?” I asked when we were both on the train.

Chloe shook her head. “Pale face Miss covered with makeup well. Miss no need to worry.”

“Good. I was calm hearing it,” I said which then went back to silence while looking towards the window.

“I'm sure if Miss will definitely win this trial. Miss is a good and competent person. No one can disturb Miss. Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince is also in love with Miss,”, Chloe said at length.

In love, huh? What does that mean for an Idris?

All I know is that a second person will never calm down his life. She could feel the sweetness of falling in love. All he knows is lust.

“Is that what you think, Chloe?” ask me without looking at him. “Today I thought if the Crown Prince was a man I could count on. He's kind, considerate, skilled, and talented. I started to like it first. Even now my taste of love is turning into love.”

I'm staring. “But what I've seen lately is making me hurt. What can I say? He was the Emperor's candidate. Two or three wives is not impossible.” I made myself look sad to draw Chloe's sympathy. “I tried hard and acted like there was no strange thing done by the Crown Prince. Now, I need it by my side. If I see the Crown Prince go to the High Court together with Miss Hindley, I will be very sad.”

“Nona ...”

I smiled bitterly. “Sorry, Chloe. I changed the subject of our conversation so far,” I said. “I got too carried away by emotions.”

“I understand, Miss Winston. Don't worry about anything anymore. I'll be by Miss's side until it calms Miss,” Chloe said.

“Thank you, Chloe.”

It is certain that Chloe will continue to be on my side as long as I bring out my weak side in front of her.

Goody.

*

Our train arrived in front of the High Court building. I went down with Chloe and walked towards the court door. At the door stood two strong men standing guard. I gave my invitation and was immediately welcome to enter.

Chloe helped me find quite a lot of courtrooms. We went up to the third floor and entered the first door we found near the stairs.

As soon as I entered, I could see the attendees who had filled the courtroom. Idris and Rose have not yet appeared. If my guess is correct, the two of them will definitely come together like a married couple.

“Nona Winston?” A woman with glasses and a black suit came up to me. “Please follow me. I'll take you to your seat. Today's trial will start in ten minutes.”

“How about my waiter?” ask that woman.

“Your waiter can come sit behind your place,” said the woman. “Mari.”

I glanced at Chloe, then followed the woman from behind. The nobles who saw me immediately whispered. Their whispers were heard to my ears. Rather than a whisper, it was more like a deliberate innuendo played for me. I'd rather pretend I didn't hear them.

Chloe sat in the back seat. Right behind me. Sometimes he would whisper and ask me if I was okay or not. Of course it's good.

I'm not surprised to see Dad and Jayden in the same courtroom as me. They came to give me spirit. There was nothing they could do but support me from behind.

*

Five minutes passed, the door of the courtroom opened and an amazing sight was seen. You can guess it. Idris has arrived with Rose. They joined hands without any burden.

Ugh, why should I be ashamed of the behavior of the two br*hsek?

The whisperings of the occult are getting heard. Especially when looking at Rose's actions that had crossed the reasonable limit. The woman made the entire courtroom so unfocused on their true purpose of being here.

“Oh, my goodness. Does the Crown Prince intend to replace Miss Winston with a lower-class woman?”

“I think Your Majesty doesn't have a good taste to look for one that's worth it.”

I want to escape from this kind of gossip. My head started to get dizzy before the trial started.

“You've been waiting a long time?” Idris asked as he sat beside me. Rose was left sitting behind him just like Chloe.

“I just arrived,” I replied indifferently. “By the way, you said you went alone from the palace?”

“Ah, yes. Rose happened to come to the palace. So we went together here,” said Idris.

Very clever of you to play the show.

We do not speak anymore and prefer to wait for everyone to come so that the High Court trial is immediately carried out.

One by one they appeared alternately. The family of Marquess Franklin, the family of Duke Harriston, the Emperor, the Queen, and even the Chief Justice.

Everything was silent when the Supreme Court Judge knocked on his hammer once. Ask for attention from the audience. I sighed and remained silent while observing everything.

“For the blessing of the Goddess of Virtue, the Restu of Her Majesty the Emperor, and also Her Majesty the Queen, the High Court hearing today I open,” said the Supreme Court Justice.

Nah!

The hammer knocking back sounded.

“From the reports that have been given by Marchioness Franklin, it is said that Miss Charlotte Mikaela Winston does not deserve the title of the next Queen because of incompetence and high immorality,” said Judge I. “Some evidence attached in the Marchioness Franklin grant file makes all her reports reasonable.”

Hm, let's see what evidence the Machioness Franklin has prepared to attack me.

“For Prosecutors, please provide a statement,” said the Supreme Court Justice.

The Marchioness Franklin stood from her seat on the left wing. There was a small podium prepared to face the Supreme Court Justice in the middle of the courtroom.

“With this, I ... Gracie Nicholson Franklin, will speak truthfully on behalf of the Goddess of Virtue and ruler of the Vanhoiren Empire,” said Marchioness Franklin.

The atmosphere began to tighten.