The Management Committee Director's statement, compulsory enforcement of the ecological compensation payment
Lynn stood up slowly.
Amid Mordo's almost out-of-control magical energy and roars, his movements as he rose were remarkably smooth, without even a single extra wrinkle appearing on his clothes.
All eyes in the courtroom, including the Presiding Judge hidden in the shadows on the bench, instantly shifted from the furious Mordo to the man who had remained silent since the start of the trial.
He didn't look at Mordo.
Lynn's gaze passed over the defendant's dock and calmly landed in the direction of the Presiding Judge.
He didn't speak, but gestured with his eyes.
This is a silent inquiry into whether order still exists in the courtroom.
The Presiding Judge understood.
"Quiet!"
A majestic voice rang out, accompanied by an invisible pressure that instantly suppressed the restless magical energy emanating from Mordo.
"Mordo, your actions constitute contempt of court. A recurrence will result in a direct judgment."
Mordo froze, the madness fading from his face, leaving only humiliation and resentment. He was forcibly pushed back into his seat by the TVA officers, still breathing heavily with resentment.
The courtroom fell silent again.
The Presiding Judge turned his gaze back to Lynn.
"Director the Negative Zone Management Committee, do you have anything to add?"
Lynn then spoke slowly, her voice not loud, but clearly carrying to every corner of the courtroom.
"Your Honor."
He first offered a greeting, his posture very upright.
"I am sitting here today, neither as a plaintiff nor as a victim."
Upon hearing this, everyone, including Gwen Stacy, was slightly taken aback.
Lynn continued, "Since its establishment, the Negative Zone Management Committee has always been committed to maintaining Ecological Stability and order within its jurisdiction. We respect and obey the existing legal framework of the Multiverse, and the various laws enacted by the TVA, as the guardian of the Sacred Timeline, are the basic guidelines for our work."
He paused for a moment, giving those present time to think.
He didn't mention the Illuminati at all; every word he spoke showed respect and obedience to TVA.
"In my view, the topic of today's hearing is not the friction between Negative Zone and the Earth-838, nor is it the three trillion yuan Ecological Compensation Payment."
Lynn's tone was as steady as if she were reading a work report.
"There's only one core issue: the seriousness of the rules, and whether they remain valid."
He looked toward the judge's bench.
"If an organization can arbitrarily tear up a Bilateral Agreement that TVA just signed and is still in effect, based on an Ancient Memorandum."
"If an organization can, after its illegitimate claims have been procedurally rejected, send key personnel carrying Strategic-Grade Equipment to illegally infiltrate another party's highly sensitive area."
"If an organization's official representative, in the TVA's Supreme Court, with conclusive evidence, can openly attempt to invoke the so-called ' Supreme Charter ' to forcibly suspend the TVA's judicial proceedings."
With each word Lynn spoke, Mordo's face paled a little more.
The expressions of all the TVA officials present grew increasingly solemn.
Lynn's words were like a Scalpel, precisely dissecting the core of the matter. He completely separated himself from the Negative Zone, placing TVA in the position of the sole protagonist in upholding its own dignity.
This is no longer a conflict between two forces, but rather the Illuminati challenging the very foundation of TVA's dominance.
"Then, we can't help but ask..."
Lynn's voice finally carried a hint of weight.
"Does the Cross-Dimension Coordination Mechanism established by TVA still have any meaning?"
"Who will protect the legitimate rights and interests of organizations like ours that choose to believe in and follow the rules?"
"If the Illuminati's actions are tolerated today, will more organizations follow suit tomorrow? What kind of chaos will the Multiverse descend into then? And how will TVA position itself?"
A series of questions, each one piercing to the heart.
He wasn't making accusations, but rather expressing "concern" about TVA's future.
I've finished speaking.
After speaking, Lynn nodded slightly and sat down again, as if his words were merely a supplementary explanation of the meeting agenda.
The entire courtroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The Presiding Judge, his face hidden in the shadows, remained motionless for a long time. He seemed to be weighing his options, but everyone knew he had no other choice.
Lynn's offer was an open strategy.
Alternatively, TVA, in order to maintain its authority, must severely punish the Illuminati.
If TVA chooses to compromise, then its credibility as the highest law enforcement agency in the Multiverse will completely collapse starting today.
for a long time.
The Presiding Judge picked up the gavel and struck it down heavily.
Thump!
The voice was deep and resolute.
"The Collegiate Bench has ruled that the Earth-838 Illuminati committed serious, systematic, and organized violations in this incident. All charges, including illegal border crossing, violent attack, espionage, and contempt of court, are upheld."
Mordo slumped into the chair, his face ashen.
The verdict is as follows.
The Presiding Judge's voice was devoid of any emotion.
"First, the Earth-838 Illuminati must, within twenty-four hours, pay in full the Ecological Compensation Payment, totaling three trillion Standard Energy Unit, submitted by the Negative Zone Management Committee and audited and approved by the TVA. The TVA will enforce this payment."
"Secondly, effective immediately, the usage rights of all Class A and above Dimension routes under the name of the Earth-838 Illuminati are frozen until it submits a thorough rectification report and passes the review of the TVA Commission for Discipline Inspection."
"Third, all those involved, including Special Envoy Mordo and Susan Stone, will be temporarily detained by TVA and dealt with separately."
"Court adjourned."
The gavel fell again.
Two TVA Enforcement Officer approached Mordo and lifted him from his seat. The Illuminati envoy, no longer displaying his arrogance, was dragged out of the courtroom like a dog with its spine removed.
Gwen Stacy sat in her seat, looking at Lynn had sat down again beside her, a complex light flashing in her eyes.
She was involved in the preparation of the evidence chain from start to finish, but only just now did she fully understand the true purpose of this evidence.
They weren't after compensation; they wanted to nail the Illuminati to the pillar of shame for defaming TVA.
Negative Zone, the White Bone Hall.
Lynn had just returned to his office when an emergency communication from the Ministry of Department of Technology came in.
On the screen was Wanda's still aloof face.
"Director, the TVA's enforcement order has taken effect. The first payment, one trillion Standard Energy Unit, was transferred to the Management Committee's public account three minutes ago."
This is a huge amount of resources that could elevate the overall strength of the Negative Zone to a new level.
However, there was no joy on Lynn's face.
He simply nodded.
"Knew."
The call had just ended when Gwen Stacy strode in, carrying a Data Pad. Her expression was somewhat grave.
"Director."
"Just received it."
Gwen Stacy handed him the Data Pad.
On the screen was an extremely strongly worded official letter, with the remaining emblem of the Earth-838 Illuminati at the top.
The letter contained very little.
They acknowledged the TVA's ruling, but, pursuant to the Multiverse Intelligent Beings Fundamental Rights Protection Act, demanded that the Negative Zone Management Committee immediately and unconditionally extradite Susan Stone, a citizen of the Earth-838 currently being illegally detained.