The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 1159

In Courtroom One, the atmosphere was tense.

After a brief silence, the presiding judge's authoritative voice echoed through the room.

"Silence! Anyone who disrupts the trial will be forcibly escorted from the courtroom!"

All eyes turned to Robin.

His earlier interruption had already tested the judge's patience. If he continued, he would surely be thrown out.

In the plaintiff's gallery, Eryndor was also present.

At that moment, he realized that the person speaking was none other than Divine Drakebane.

A shiver ran down his spine as he glanced at the figures surrounding Robin.

He carefully analyzed Robin's words, quickly noticing the clear bias in favor of the defendant.

A sense of dread washed over Eryndor.

If Robin truly sided with the defendant, then what was the point of this trial?

Winning the case would bring huge profits to Valysar Lab, maximizing its benefits. But if they offended Divine Drakebane, his life could be at risk!

In the battle at Kirie Mountain yesterday, Dubh, Neasan, and Kendrick had all been killed.

Even the upper ranks of the Cabinet had issued orders.

All of this pointed to a single truth—Divine Drakebane was someone no one could afford to cross in Elaria!

"Mr. Drakebane!" Eryndor hurried over to Robin, causing an immediate stir in the courtroom.

The judges and onlookers were equally bewildered.

The presiding judge wanted to speak but found himself unable to utter a word.

"Silence!" Robin snapped. "Return to your seat!"

"Y-Yes, sir!" Eryndor halted at once and retreated to his spot, drenched in cold sweat.

The odd exchange left everyone in the courtroom in shock.

Whispers filled the air as they wondered who Robin was to make Eryndor react in such fear.

The judges exchanged confused looks, murmuring among themselves.

Beside Robin stood influential figures like Conall, Eoran, Thorne, and even Shania from the Nine Stars Group.

With such powerful people present, they essentially represented Elaria's most formidable forces.

What did it mean for such big shots to back the speaker?

It was clear they were aligned with that troublemaker.

If the court moved against Robin, the consequences could be career-ending—or worse.

The judges had sacrificed much to gain their positions, trading dignity, wealth, and even health for power.

Losing it all now was unthinkable.

The jury had secretly accepted a massive bribe from Valysar Lab. If they failed to rule in Valysar Lab's favor, their lives would be at risk.

The assassins of the martial society lived by a code—take money to solve problems.

The judges were no different, only they operated within the system, while the assassins worked outside of it.

The judges held the power to interpret the law, and thus, fairness existed only in their minds.

Robin's gaze remained cold as he looked at the judges.

"Honorable judges, last year in Draconia, a similar case ended with an acquittal, demonstrating true compassion.

"If you insist on hiding behind legal jargon, that's just empty rhetoric!

"True justice isn't about following cold, rigid laws—it's about upholding what's right and fair.

"Laws, like medicine, healthcare, education, and every service in our society, should serve humanity, always prioritizing the well-being of the people.

"Even if a verdict appears legally sound, if it violates basic human decency, it's still disgraceful.

"In this case, the defendants bought medicine from Criele, used it themselves, and sold it in Elaria and Draconia. They made no profit—they were simply fighting to survive!

"Meanwhile, the plaintiff, Valysar Lab, the exclusive Caffepan distributor in Southeast Aurientia, only cared about their profits.

"Heaven shows mercy, and so should we. The true goal of the law isn't punishment but redemption.

"A judge's role is not merely to punish wrongdoers but to create a world where crime no longer exists.

"If your decision prioritizes protecting wealth over saving lives, then you're committing an injustice!"

Without another word, Robin turned and walked out of the courtroom.

A brief silence filled the room before the audience rose to their feet, applauding passionately.

The sound of clapping echoed long after Robin's tall figure disappeared into the light at the courtroom door.

Eryndor stood up and said, "Your Honor, we're withdrawing the lawsuit. On behalf of Valysar Lab, we pledge a 100 million Autreynian dollars donation to support chronic myelogenous leukemia patients in Elaria!"

The court immediately declared Alice and Innis not guilty, releasing them without any need for compensation. The confiscated generic drugs were returned to them, though they were prohibited from purchasing similar drugs in the future.