Lawyer Assistant

The Next Day, Hobart arrived at Backlund University full of energy. However, he could not focus on class at all, constantly thinking of finding time to explore the Country of Disorder again. Like a child who had received a beloved toy, he could not help wanting to play with it.

Especially since he had thought of several ways to try entering the Country of Disorder voluntarily instead of passively entering it in his dreams. This made him even more restless.

He finally endured until the afternoon, when two of his closer classmates, Bishop and Ulyia, invited him out for afternoon tea.

Without a second thought, Hobart refused. "Sorry, I need to go to the equipment room."

The upper classes throughout the Loen Kingdom had a habit of drinking afternoon tea, and it was sold in Backlund University's Dining Room. Hobart had gone there with Bishop before; even the cheapest afternoon tea set cost 2 Sule 3 Penny.

To him, it was merely a cup of tea and two plates of pastries. Even at a mid-range restaurant outside the school, that price was enough for a steak.

The key was that no one ordered the cheapest set in the school. With a family background like Hobart's, afternoon tea would cost 3 to 4 Sule. If he ordered the cheapest afternoon tea, his classmates would laugh at him.

Thus, Hobart avoided going whenever he could. He did not even have a habit of drinking afternoon tea, so why waste money on it?

Only then did Hobart remember that although his adoptive father, Christine, had clearly said his Biological Father had left him a substantial inheritance, Christine had shown no intention of letting him inherit it.

Ulyia smiled. "Hobart, you've been so strange lately. You used to love afternoon tea the most, and you even said it reflected a Gentleman's dignity and taste."

I must have had something wrong with my brain back then, Hobart thought viciously. Then he remembered that university classmates were very important connections in this world, so he still needed to maintain those relationships.

Thus, Hobart said, "Let me tell you two a secret. My father and Barton, the Great Lawyer at the Aslan-Barton Law Firm, are good friends. My father plans to arrange for me to become Barton Great Lawyer's assistant this week.

"I didn't tell you before because it hadn't been confirmed. Now that it has been settled, I'm feeling very uneasy and nervous. Sorry, I really don't have the mood for afternoon tea."

Bishop smiled. "Hobart, this is a tremendous opportunity. Barton Great Lawyer is one of Backlund's finest lawyers. If you become his assistant and perform well, I believe that in three to five years at most, you'll be qualified to appear in Court."

The Loen Kingdom had two types of courts: Magistrate Courts and Formal Courts—namely Criminal Law courts, also known as Noble Courts. Lawyer Assistants were only qualified to appear in Magistrate Courts, while only Lawyers and Great Lawyers were qualified to appear in Formal Courts.

However, Formal Courts were generally where Great Lawyers faced off. Ordinary Lawyers mostly still worked in Magistrate Courts.

The Court Bishop referred to was a Formal Court. As long as Hobart had enough connections and resources and worked hard enough himself, he could soon become a Lawyer in the legal sense.

Hobart smiled. "I hope I'm that lucky."

Ulyia added, "But Hobart, you're still a little strange lately. You used to praise the Goddess all the time, but now an entire day passes without you praising the Goddess even once."

Christine's family were all Believers of the Goddess of the Night, and Hobart was as well. It was just that he was not yet used to praising the Goddess over every little thing.

Moreover, over the past month, he had prayed to the Goddess more than once, hoping She would help remove the madness within him. Yet this Fellow townsman was perhaps too busy and had ignored him all along.

So he could not be bothered to praise the Goddess anymore.

Hobart smiled. "Steadfast faith is often hidden deep within one's heart."

Ulyia nodded. "Emperor Rosell's words do make a great deal of sense."

Hobart suddenly had the urge to cover his face. The Emperor truly did not leave any chance for later generations to show off. "All right, you two, I won't keep you from your afternoon tea. Once I receive my first payment, I'll treat you to a meal at the Dining Room."

"It's a deal!" Bishop said with a grin.

"It's a deal." Only after watching his two classmates leave did Hobart head to the secluded equipment room.

He first silently recited "Open Sesame" several times, but there was no reaction. Then, using the meditation Christine had taught him, he entered a state of clarity, but still failed to establish contact with the Country of Disorder.

So he tried a third method. As he took a step forward, he said, "Immortal Venerable Who Blesses the Profound and Yellow; Heavenly Lord Who Blesses the Profound and Yellow; God Who Blesses the Profound and Yellow; Celestial Worthy Who Blesses the Profound and Yellow."

After he finished reciting the four incantations, black tides flooded Hobart's vision. Before he could struggle, he saw the Iron Throne he had "designed."

When he turned around, he saw that he had entered through the black pool, while the blurry figure he had previously locked inside the pool remained where it had been.

Success! The Country of Disorder and Source Castle shared the same "password"! Hobart immediately realized that the Country of Disorder had previously been sealed by the Celestial Worthy, so the method of entering Source Castle could also bypass the Celestial Worthy's seal and enter the Country of Disorder.

The moment Klein had "arrived" in this world, he had established a subtle connection with Source Castle. Likewise, the moment Hobart arrived in this world, he had established a subtle connection with the Country of Disorder.

This was a binding, a binding from Fate to the Astral Body—or rather, the soul. It was also the key to entering a Sephirot.

Having figured this out and gained a way to enter the Country of Disorder voluntarily, Hobart left the Country of Disorder. After all, he was currently at school, and he could not be certain that no classmates or teachers would come disturb the secluded equipment room.

When school ended that afternoon, the Butler Valk came to help Hobart complete his withdrawal procedures. Hobart informed several instructors of his new plans and hoped that he could write to them for help if he encountered difficulties in the future.

Faced with such a promising student, the instructors were naturally very willing to correspond with Hobart.

After bidding Bishop and Ulyia farewell once again, Valk took Hobart to the Aslan-Barton Law Firm, where he met the Great Lawyer Barton Stanni.

This Law Firm had been founded jointly by Aslan and Barton. Both were famous Great Lawyers in Backlund who had resolved many disputes for Nobles and wealthy people.

Barton looked to be in his forties, with light blond hair and deep blue eyes. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's stare.

He said, "Your father and I were once Comrade-in-arms. I know why your father sent you here."

As he spoke, Barton picked up a file folder from his desk. "This is a case with no suspense whatsoever. Tomorrow, you will appear at the Magistrate Court as the plaintiff's Lawyer."

Finally, he said meaningfully, "Learn well how to become a good Lawyer."

As Hobart expressed his thanks, he thought to himself, Is the Acting Method really this widespread?

Christine had become a Commodore in his thirties, so he definitely knew the Acting Method. But Hobart had not expected Barton to know it too. This Great Lawyer was surely also a Beyonder.

At that thought, Hobart suddenly Smiled speechlessly. Christine had most likely been the one to tell Barton about the Acting Method.

Then he sighed inwardly, The wheel of Fate is rolling forward, and in the blink of an eye, I've already become a Lawyer Assistant.