The Judgment of His Crimes

Aubrey originally wanted to disqualify the candidate for head of the Jorba family, but this sparked fierce opposition from many people, so he had to give up. 😾♛ ★😾

Of course, he wouldn't let it go so easily, and continued to press, "In this operation, the police department lost another Hextech Motorcycle. Do you have any more crystals to replace it?"

"Should I have enough crystals left over from the previous trips to buy a car?"

Hearing this made me a little angry. This guy, he said he wouldn't rip people off! He's already made enough to buy me a motorcycle! But now's not the time to confront him, because Aubrey is still targeting him.

"This is already part of your past achievements; you can't keep using it as a shield every time, can you?"

"I'll pay for this crystal," I said to Jorba from behind.

Aubrey looked up at me, his expression a little grim. He had seen that we had arrived on motorcycles and knew that Riven and I were our previous clients, but he hadn't expected me to be so generous.

"Alright, since we have a benefactor to help us, we'll let this matter drop. However, the crystals consumed by the motorcycle are negligible. How will you compensate the Phiros Family for their losses?"

"I don't understand what you mean. Why should I compensate the Phiros Family?"

"Because your daughter knows the thief who stole the museum's Primal Crystal! The Gray Lady had already captured her, but due to your intervention, she has escaped."

"I don't think this can be blamed on me. First of all, I didn't rescue the person, and secondly, no one knew the thief's identity. How can you put all the blame on me?"

"So in moments like these, clues are the most important, and you've severed that clue."

"I'd like to ask the Gray Lady to confront her. Even if I hadn't intervened, she wouldn't have been able to stop Anna. Let's just call her Jinx."

"That's hard to say. Assuming it doesn't solve the problem, we've always focused on the outcome, haven't we?"

"That crystal is the largest Primal Crystal in Piltover; I definitely can't afford to pay for it. What are you planning to do?"

Aubrey finally smiled. Instead of answering Jorba, he looked at me again. "Yasuo, right?"

"Yes, my name is Yasuo, and I'm an explorer."

"Explorer, alright, your friend can't afford to pay the damages now. Can you continue to help him? Do you want my help?"

Aubrey had such a smug look on his face; no wonder he was worried about losing his position as head of the family. People like that are really annoying!

"I'll compensate you however I want, as long as I'm happy. But this is between us and the Phiros Family, it has nothing to do with you, right?"

"You're too arrogant, kid! There's a limit to how much you can brag!"

Aubrey was a little annoyed by my outburst, and the others laughed mockingly. I, of course, didn't care about their short-sighted looks and continued to verbally provoke Aubrey:

"I've been to the museum, and I've seen that so-called largest Primal Crystal. It doesn't seem that big; it's about the same size as all the ones we brought out before combined, right?"

"Hmph, what you've brought out are just fragments, while that was a whole piece! The value is completely different!"

At this moment, Jorba turned around and tugged at my clothes. He wasn't confident that I could produce such a large crystal, after all, I had told him that I didn't have much left.

I patted him on the shoulder to reassure him. I was determined to prove him wrong. Primal Crystal were nothing; I had plenty more!

"I told you I would compensate you, maybe even more than that, so don't bring that up again!" I emphasized, repeating myself.

"Then take it out and show it to the Phiros Family Head!"

At this point, the Ferros, who had been sitting and watching the commotion, spoke up, "No need, we can talk about it later. I trust this friend."

Unexpectedly, this person was the Phiros Family Head. His calm and collected demeanor was completely out of place with the atmosphere here, giving him a somewhat hermit-like air.

He didn't let me take it out for verification immediately, I don't know what his considerations were, but it's very likely that he was afraid the Kalin Family would seize it by force.

This is not a museum; there are no numerous witnesses, nor are there any Ferros guards.

Aubrey glanced at him, gritted his teeth, knowing he was being wary of him, but there was nothing he could do. The owner wasn't worried, so why should he join in?

At this moment, Jorba said, "Is there anything else, patriarch? If not, I do have something to announce."

"Go ahead and say it. There are no outsiders here."

"I previously applied to have one of my subordinates Kalin Family, but it was rejected. Now I want to tell everyone that she is already a member of the Kalin Family."

Jorba made Vi walk in front of him so everyone could see her clearly.

"You don't have that right!" Aubrey certainly wouldn't agree so easily.

"This doesn't require anyone's consent, because she is a member of the Kalin Family, my youngest daughter Angela! Everyone can continue to call her Vi."

The crowd erupted in commotion again. The eldest daughter, who had been missing for many years, had just been revealed, and now the youngest daughter had appeared before everyone—was this a grand family reunion?

Aubrey's face was ashen. He had suffered repeated setbacks and had failed to impose any real sanctions on Jorba, which left him feeling extremely bitter.

But the facts were right in front of him, and there was nothing he could do. Since Jorba had said it in front of so many people, he certainly wasn't afraid of verification.

"I hope she remembers the Kalin Family's teachings and doesn't do anything to dishonor the family!"

"Of course not! I also want to tell everyone that from now on I will no longer treat Jinx as my daughter. She harbors inexplicable hostility towards Vi. If Vi encounters danger in the future, I hope everyone will help her!"

"Of course!" said one of the Twenty-Eight Chairs.

"Kalin's name, we share both glory and shame!" everyone shouted.

Jorba finally made his choice. He let go of his obsession, stopped having unrealistic fantasies about Jinx, and decided to make amends to Vi.

After the cheers subsided, the trial of Jorba should come to an end. He had attended the meeting injured and now needed to have his bandages changed.

"If the head of the family has nothing else, please allow me to withdraw now. You have seen my physical condition."

"Go ahead." Aubrey didn't want to say another word.

Jorba is now free of official duties and doesn't care at all about who will replace him as Piltover Sheriff and one of the Twenty-Eight Chairs.

I did not forget my promise, and bowed before the Phiros Family Head; his age warranted my respect.

"Thank you for not making things difficult for us. I will go to the Phiros Family later to deliver the crystal."

"Just arrange your own time. The doors of the Phiros Family are always open for you. Remember to bring Vi; we'll take care of her arm."

This time, no one stopped us. I rushed Jorba to the hospital, and it was already dark by then, so I decided to go to the Phiros Family the next morning.