Section 713 explained

The term 'fools rush in where angels fear to tread' kept echoing in Zhang Li's mind as he struggled to modulate his voice so he wouldn't seem too frightened. He didn't want to lose face in front of the woman of his dreams so he put on a serious expression with a scholarly air to it and began to read.

The best way to describe him would be like an employee getting reprimanded by the boss in front of a coworker he likes. So to leave a good impression he tries to act tough so he wouldn't lose face in front of them.

Unfortunately, his voice no matter how hard he tried to deepen it the trace of fear couldn't be eliminated. "According to section 7, 1, 3... hem, Xiaoyu has been found guilty of treason against the Pirate King and the Concord. The punishment as a consequence of her actions will thereof be expulsion from the Concord with immediate effect."