Chapter 117: Arrested
-That title sounds like some bad foreshadowing, maybe we shouldn't hand Balor back alive-
-Well it's the right thing to do- Diana responded -I mean what's the worst thing they can do, arrest us and put us in a royal prison?-
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-I hate myself- Diana sighs as we got arrested by the military the moment we hand him in
"For what? I'm literally returning a kidnapper"
"For the conspiring with terrorists and the murder of the Gallant family" the soldier says as he put on heavy handcuffs on us "You have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."
"What about my right to an attorney?" I asked to which it was ignored
-Isn't that the name of Balor's family?- Ace asked
-They found out about our murder of his family quick huh-
"Just go with it for now kid, we'll do our best to get you out...or at least avoid execution" Professor Steel reassured
"That...doesn't make me feel any better"
"We'll get you back to be our assistant soon, we'll also make sure that you'll get good treatment in the royal cell" he continued
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"You got a visitor" a knight announced as he then left, Professor Emma arrived, so me and my bonds then took out our cuffs.
"How did you free yourselves from those cuffs?" Professor Emma asked "They were made to restrain war prisoners as strong as a white core, it would weaken even a dragon to make them not able to break it apart"
"Those clothes look great on you, you should wear them out more often, it really enhances your natural beauty, is Wally not with you today?"
"Please don't, if Kamilla and the other students hear this, the rumors will get even worse" she blushed "I'm already trying my best to keep the rumors away from my brother"
-You're dead if Cordelia hear about this- Siege commented
-Professor Steel would also join in too- Damon added
"So anyway, these cuffs might look tuff, but a hair pin is really handy for situations like this, nothing in this world is perfect or flawless"
| You were about to add unless it was a woman's beauty, weren't you? |
-The author knows me so well-
"Wait you've escaped from those with just a hair pin? You expect me to believe that?" she shook her head "And besides why are you showing me that? If you can get out of those cuffs, can't you just escape at any moment?"
"We can, but I thought it'll be fun to actually go to court, I already made a call to my parents, I can escape and live in Neelofar if I was ever found guilty of whatever they're trying to set me up with"
"That's why I'm here, some noble household fear you, Perseus, your talent and power plus your carefree attitude is something no one here can control, and so they want to either get rid of you or get your loyalty" Professor Emma replied "They are especially scared after you took down a knight household, you are given an offer, if you were to accept, you won't have to go to court"
"Oh what is it?"
"Become a royal knight or royal mage after you graduate" She answered "You will become one of the king's personal bodyguard then"
"I'm sure you know my answers since you trust me enough to be your assistant, I would have to decline"
"That's what we expected" she sighs "Well you will now have to plead your case in front of the king and the other noble households in a royal trial, the king himself will serve as the judge, the headmaster have already prepared a list of people who will testify for you, and a list of your contribution to this kingdom, like your recent assassination to prevent a civil war and your win at the inter-academy tournament"
"One question, so what will we get if Perseus were to be found guilty?" Damon asked
"Well with what we have, the worse thing you will get is that, you all will be given a slave crest and be ordered to serve this kingdom between 10-30 years" Professor Emma answered
"Hah tell them good luck with that"
-Yeah, we got nothing to lose- Ace chuckled
-Apart from our time, then yes- Siege added -I hate those chains on my neck, reminds me of the time we first met, at least we can free ourselves whenever we want too-
-I would say the same thing, slave crests don't work on you or your bonds- Dabria joined in -In this book, for us gods only might I add, people tried the same thing on Artia Magus and his bond, slave crest doesn't work on him back then or you guys-
"Are you not nervous at all?" Professor Emma asked
"Nope, I'll just run away from this kingdom and live in Neelofar, Gloria is also good, Dabria's followers treat me well over there, our trip to Modia isn't cancelled yet, right?"
"No it's not, we will visit griffon academy in the 2nd semester" she shook her head
Then someone emerged from her shadows, a familiar lady that he met before, Professor Emma tried to attack her but was easily stopped.
"Let's not fight, I just want to talk" She smiled
"Oh Alice, long time no see, what's with the sudden visit?"
"I just wanted to check on you, and don't worry, I charmed the nearby guards and they won't be bothering us for a while" Alice replied "What an unusual predicament you found yourself in, should I break you out?"
"Nah, I've already been charged for conspiring with terrorists, so you breaking me out won't help, thanks for the offer, what do you need from me?"
"Just a visit, nothing much, Urie said that him and Rex might come to the trial in disguises just for fun" She answered
"Wait you guys aren't planning on doing some attacks, are you?" Professor Emma asked with a sword in hand
"Of course not, we are just bored, some of our pawns are now no longer of use, so we need some entertainment" Alice answered "Since you like like you don't need any help, I will be on my merry way, see you later Perseus"
She then shadow traveled and left.
"Just how many beautiful women do you know?!" Professor Emma exclaimed
"I recently met a vampire princess and her half sister, they're my most recent female acquaintances if you really want to know, though in terms of beauty, I would say that you and Cordelia would have them both beat"
-You're not gonna tell her about the personality of the princess?- Ace snickered
-Yeah, I'm not gonna, she freaks me out, lucky we left quick, I don't think I want to meet her again-
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"Jake is coming to watch your trial" Nova informed as he moved his chess piece "The others like Beatrice want to come too, but they are busy with their duties"
"I can just escape at anytime so I won't worry about it, you can break me out if I can't"
"Gods aren't allowed to interfere with mortal's affairs you know"
"Well you're a remnant, I'm sure we can bend the rules a bit, and check"
"What a surprise, usually you don't win, and yes, I would be able to bend the rules a bit, worst case scenario is that I will but put out of commissions for like 5 years"
"Well let's hope the trial will be fun, because I'm a bit bored these days"
"So when are you and Cordelia planning on officially dating?"
"You too? Like I said, I'm still 13"
"Physically yes, mentally, no, and besides, you reincarnates live for a very long time, I'm sure dating a water spirit is fine"
"You remind me of dad, last time he told me an attribute-less spell that allows me to 'have fun' without having to worry"
"He does sound like a fun guy, I should meet him sometime" Nova laughed