The Acquittal Plan

The warden personally conducted a retrial for Yi Chen, but this retrial was anything but simple.

Since the monastery served as the judicial institution governing the entire Old World, even if this "justice" was vastly different from that of humans and was more a manifestation of the world's will, the monastery itself still placed great importance on fairness and impartiality.

Even if the warden wanted to protect Yi Chen, he had to do so reasonably. Otherwise, if the person in charge failed to follow the rules, the order of the entire monastery would be affected.

Regarding the crime that had originally gotten Yi Chen imprisoned in the Upper Levels, the warden increased the victim priest's sins and used the argument that merits and demerits offset each other to clear Yi Chen of his first charge: "involuntary manslaughter."

However, when it came to the charges of "prison escape," "seriously disturbing prison security," and "destroying public prison facilities," the warden did not say that Yi Chen had acted deliberately. Nor did he mention that Yi Chen had gone to the Lowest Level to help verify White Death God Baron's mental stability.

Instead, he suddenly slammed the chain into the great bell at the center of the courtroom.

Clang!

"These crimes combined are enough to imprison you in the Mid-level Stairway.

"However, considering that Yi Chen's purpose was not malicious, and that he merely wished to complete the concepts he lacked within the Endless Prison.

"Furthermore, you are the only one who has managed to return from the Endless Region in perfect condition. Your abilities are plain to see—you nearly beheaded the important wanted criminal Yate Kramer during the performance held in Lupu some time ago.

"As a young individual with such unique talent, I, as the warden, am willing to give you