Innocent
"This matter is settled for now," Orf said, sternly cutting off the discussion. "Let's continue talking about Boteer. I think what Lucy just said makes a lot of sense, and from what everyone's said, most of you agree. In my view, Lincoln is innocent!"
"Lincoln is innocent!" Hela said with a smile.
"Lincoln is innocent!" Vivian added.
"...Lincoln... is innocent." Seeing how things stood, Uterede knew that insisting would change nothing. Why play the villain? Besides, he'd only been judging the matter on its merits; he had no grudge against Lincoln.
"Lincoln is innocent!" The Four Rule Sovereigns had set the tone, and the other Law Sovereigns followed suit, one after another. Only the Darkness Chief Sovereign cast a hysterical vote for guilty.
"Lincoln, you've become the center of attention among the Chief Gods. In less than twenty million years, you've already faced trial at two Sovereign Conferences." Orf spoke warmly. "Now that you're the Fire Element Chief Sovereign, when will you have time to visit my August Garden?"
Lincoln understood what he meant: I've helped you twice, and sided with you at both trials. But I've invited you so many times, and you still haven't come. That's no way to treat me.
"You've invited me more than once, my lord. I can hardly keep turning you down. As you know, I've only just taken over the Fire Divine Plane. Once I've dealt with everything here, I'll certainly visit you in the Heavenly Realm!"
He hadn't been strong enough before, but things were different now. Though Orf was still a hundred times stronger, Lincoln had several Sovereign clones, giving him far more room for error.
Orf nodded in satisfaction and left.
Seeing Orf go, Uterede didn't want to linger either. As he left, he said, "Lincoln, too much water