When Furina hurriedly arrived at Yide's residence, the Special Security Team, the Gardes, and the Marechaussee Phantom had already formed a tight perimeter around Yide's villa.
Her arrival immediately drew everyone's attention. They respectfully saluted her and cleared a path for her.
Furina strode through the dense crowd and quickly entered the villa's spacious living room.
Kent was still lying on the floor, groaning in pain.
Neuvillette, Herbert, and Tywin stood nearby, their expressions grave.
In a corner of the living room, Lin Yide sat leisurely in a chair, holding a steaming cup of coffee, as if everything around him was of no concern.
With Furina's arrival, all eyes focused on her.
Herbert stepped forward eagerly, his tone firm as he said, "Lady Furina, Yide's actions are outrageous! He has openly violated the laws of Fontaine and must not be easily forgiven!"
Furina did not answer directly but looked at Lin Yide with a complex expression, wanting to hear his explanation.
Lin Yide chuckled softly, with a hint of mockery, "Captain Herbert, it seems your understanding of Fontaine's laws needs improvement. The Special Security Team trespassed on private property without official documentation, which is a violation of the law in itself. I was merely protecting myself and Kent with necessary self-defense."
"Self-defense?" Herbert laughed in anger. "You severed the arms of two Special Security Team members, and you call that self-defense?"
"Of course," Lin Yide replied without hesitation. "They were holding guns at the time. I had no choice but to do so to prevent them from harming me and Kent."
"You're lying!" Tywin retorted loudly. "They were clearly there to protect Kent!"
At that moment, Neuvillette cast a cold glance at Tywin, his voice serious and powerful, "Chief Tywin, I need you to answer a question. Did you obtain official approval before entering Yide's villa?"
His gaze was as sharp as a sword, as if to pierce through Tywin's soul.
Under Neuvillette's powerful aura, Tywin appeared flustered, stammering, "I… I…" but he couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.
Seeing this, Herbert tried to help Tywin out of the situation, interjecting, "The situation was urgent at the time. I believed…"
However, before he could finish speaking, Neuvillette interrupted him impolitely, "Captain Herbert, I was not asking you."
Herbert was choked speechless, his face turning green and white.
Finally, Tywin had to answer honestly, "No."
Even if he wanted to lie about having official documents, it would be useless because arrest or search warrants must be approved by the Maison Gardiennage.
Then, Neuvillette looked around at everyone present and solemnly announced, "Based on the current situation, the responsibility for this incident lies entirely with the Special Security Team. Mr. Yide does not need to bear any responsibility."
His words filled Tywin's heart with resentment and unwillingness, but facing Neuvillette's serious and firm gaze, he could only accept this outcome helplessly.
Next, Neuvillette turned to Lin Yide and continued, "Regarding the lawsuit you filed, I have formally accepted it. Tomorrow afternoon, a formal trial will be held at the Opera Epiclese. As for Kent, the Gardes will be responsible for taking him away and keeping him safe."
Lin Yide nodded, a satisfied smile on his face, "Lord Neuvillette, you are truly the embodiment of justice and fairness! We express our sincere respect and gratitude for your fair judgment."
Thus, a storm came to an end.
After Neuvillette and the others left, only Lin Yide and Furina remained standing opposite each other in the large living room.
"Yide, Dana has told me everything," Furina said softly.
Lin Yide frowned slightly, his tone tinged with regret, "What did she say? Did she confess herself? I specifically instructed her that if she couldn't deceive them, she should put all the blame on me."
Furina felt a mix of emotions in her heart, staring blankly at his handsome face. Although his appearance gave people an impression of unapproachable coldness, like an iceberg, he actually harbored tenderness and care deep down.
"Yide, I won't tell," she decided to put Fontaine's laws aside for now, while changing Yide's sentence from ten death sentences to five death sentences.
Lin Yide shook his head, "It's useless. Even if you don't say it, Dana will take the initiative to say it."
Furina was silent, knowing that Lin Yide was telling the truth.
The light had long gone out of Dana's eyes. Since the death of her daughters, this poor woman had lost all faith and support in life.
The nation of Fontaine is neither just nor fair.
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The next afternoon, the Opera Epiclese was bustling with activity, filled to capacity. The audience, with excited hearts, arrived early, anticipating the upcoming trial drama.
Today, the sensational Anna sisters' death case would finally come to a final judgment, putting an end to this confusing case.
Over the years, various theories about this case had emerged, attracting the attention of countless mystery enthusiasts.
They published their deductions in The Steambird, speculating on the identity of the culprit.
Some believed it was a gentleman of high status, while others guessed it was a humble servant. Some even boldly speculated that it was the work of vengeful spirits.
However, no one had expected that the true identity of the criminal was just an ordinary gardener.
As the start of the trial approached, the audience held their breath, anticipating the official start of the trial.
They were eager to know how this ordinary gardener had committed this shocking crime and how Yide had solved this mystery.