A Lesson for You?

Even if a guard injures someone, the proper procedures can be followed, such as fines and detention. There is no need for Her Highness the Eldest Princess of the empire to personally come to the Security Department station to take someone away.

What was even more unexpected was that Ymir not only came in person, but also bailed out the guy named Rein on his own.

"Your Her Highness the Eldest Princess, Mr. Mitabbi, what brings you here?"

August's expression was a bit strange. He had just sent people to the interrogation room to torture and extract a confession, but unexpectedly, the person in charge arrived right away.

What exactly is the relationship between this kid and Ymir that would make her protect the "Origin Law Crystal" and rush to bail him out?

To call him a subordinate is a stretch; if not, then what is he?

However, upon seeing the red-robed elder beside Ymir, the young master of the Winst Family felt a little apprehensive.

The "Security Department" used to be an absolutely independent law enforcement agency. Although it has been infiltrated by the Five Great Families in recent years, there are still many high-ranking officials who strictly abide by the laws customized by Master Cavo.

For example, the head of the Security Department right before us, "Grand Judge" Mitabiya Yalnach. He has indeed executed members of the Five Great Families for their illegal activities.

Ymir was well aware of the plans of the Five Great Families. She could already smell the stench of decay in these guys, making them no different from the Established Nobles of the Oma Empire who were like carrion vultures.

If it weren't for the need for these guys to make allowances during the city's construction, she wouldn't have bothered with this so-called eldest son of the Winster family at all.

Therefore, this time she didn't get entangled with the Winst Family, but instead directly invited "Grand Judge" Mittabie.

She said calmly, "Mr. Mitabbi, there is a very important friend of mine inside. He has not violated any city regulations, and I want to bail him out."

The Red Robe Mage nodded and said, "The matter has been basically investigated. Your guard will be imprisoned for one month and fined two hundred contribution points for injuring someone with a weapon in the city. As for Mr. Rein, I've reviewed the case file; he hasn't broken any laws and can leave at any time."

"We praise your impartiality and selflessness."

Ymir nodded.

Wherever they are, the Grand Judge who preside over the judiciary should be respected, as this is also a sign of respect for the legal system.

This was also true in the Oma Empire.

"She actually came in person."

When Rein saw Ymir appear in person in the interrogation room, he was quite surprised.

What surprised him even more was that the Her Highness the Eldest Princess did not bail out his guards, but simply took him away.

Rein followed Ymir out of the interrogation room, looking completely bewildered, and then greeted the old Red Robe Mage.

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Grand Judge Mitabbi."

"Your Her Highness the Eldest Princess is too kind. It's just a normal procedure."

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Although the City of Radiance is not a vassal territory of Omar, basic diplomatic etiquette must still be observed.

After all, she was an imperial Princess. Even after being exiled, Mitabbi was never treated with contempt, and was treated with the same impartiality as the law.

Moreover, this Princess is no ordinary person either.

The three interrogators who had previously interrogated Rein were nearly scared to death when they saw "Grand Judge" Mittabiya Jarnach arrive in person.

They had just been lectured on "legal common sense" by Rein, and now their top leader had parachuted in to promote them. Didn't this clearly mean that what they had guessed before had become a reality?

The three interrogators immediately filled in the blanks in their minds: this Rein was indeed the person sent by higher-ups to conduct an undercover investigation!

After seeing Ymir and Rein off, Mitaby saw August, who shouldn't be there, and then looked at the three trembling, guilty guys. He already guessed what was going on.

The Grand Judge immediately resumed his stern judge demeanor and said coldly, "The three of you come in with me!"

"Yes, sir."

In the interrogation room, the three interrogators looked ashen-faced.

Faced with this stern Grand Judge, they dared not hide anything and recounted the general course of events.

Mitaby listened, furious. "So... because of one sentence from August, you've completely forgotten your duties as 'law enforcers,' and completely forgotten the laws and regulations you've studied?"

The three men quickly begged for forgiveness, "Lord Mitabbi, we... we were wrong! Mr. Rein has already made us clearly aware of our mistake, and we will never dare to do it again."

"???"

Mitaby frowned upon hearing this. He had initially thought it was a simple violation, but it sounded like there was more to it than met the eye.

It's not like you guys were the ones to torture and extract confessions, but it sounds like you were the ones who got a lecture instead?

He remained suspicious and said, "Recount the interrogation process in detail. If you omit anything, your punishment will be doubled!"

"Yes"

The three interrogators were convinced that this incident was a covert investigation by their superiors, so they dared not hide anything and recounted the entire interrogation process without omitting a single word.

How did they get lectured the whole time? How did they get beaten down step by step by Rein using legal clauses? How did they manage to pull them back from the brink?

He recited it word for word, as if he had just attended a vivid "anti-corruption practice lesson".

Because there is another crime called "attempted crime".

These three guys knew they were doomed today. This so-called iron-fisted Grand Judge, Mitabbi, would not let things slide just because they were part of the system; on the contrary, he would increase the punishment.

Their only way to survive is to exploit loopholes in the law!

Moreover, that is indeed the case.

They had intended to make a mistake, but before they could act on it, they were reprimanded.

This charge isn't considered too serious.

"You."

Mitab's expression grew increasingly strange upon hearing this. "Are you sure that person knew all about the city's laws?"

The three were absolutely certain. "Yes! I can guarantee that Mr. Rein is absolutely the most knowledgeable and well-versed in the laws of City of Radiance that I have ever met! Apart from you, there is probably no one more knowledgeable about the law than him."

The case is now solved.

Mitab's expression shifted between light and dark, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

He was not angry because of his subordinates' abuse of power for personal gain, but rather shocked.

Three "law enforcers" specially trained by the city's judicial system were actually given a legal lesson by an outsider and were completely convinced?

Isn't this a slap in the face to their "Security Department"?

But then a glint flashed in Mitab's eyes, as if she had guessed something.

"An outsider has thoroughly studied the laws of the City of Radiance, this..."

He murmured to himself, "This Princess Oma's boldness is truly extraordinary! That Rein is probably a legal talent she specially trained; no wonder he came in person. To attach such importance to city law shows a vision and level of understanding far surpassing that of ordinary noble lords. If she can truly succeed in building the city, it's something to look forward to."

Thinking of this, Mittal compared his face to August, the eldest son of the Winst Family, whom he had encountered at the door earlier, and his expression turned ashen. He said coldly, "Those guys from the Five Great Families are really getting more and more audacious."

When Master Cavo founded the "Security Department," he wanted an absolutely impartial place of adjudication. He even personally wrote a motto on the boulder at the entrance, "The judiciary is the last line of defense for social justice."

When the rights of the privileged class supersede the law, the "fairness, justice, and freedom" of City of Radiance become a joke.

That would throw this "City of Freedom" into chaos, completely rob it of its glory, and ultimately cause it to fade into obscurity.

Mittal was well aware of the stakes involved, and this was the bottom line he had always adhered to—for himself, for Master Cavo, and for the city.

When the law is trampled on by power, it loses its meaning and becomes nothing more than a fig leaf for the powerful and wealthy.

This precedent must absolutely not be set!

He said expressionlessly, "You three are suspended for one year, with a three-year salary deduction. Go home and reflect on your actions! Notify the 'Enforcement Department' to arrest August Winster on charges of interfering with judicial fairness, and sentence him to thirty lashes and three months of detention!"

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