"There is witness testimony regarding this matter in addition to these pieces of evidence."
"The younger brother of the Fallen Legendary, the newly risen Legendary, Martin Delno, King of Fire! He is here at the scene today."
"Rhein, the criminal, do you have anything else to say?"
A string of words that were all intended to intimidate Lin Suo, but they were useless; he did not admit to his crimes and did not even glance at Becklop, turning instead to Odyssey Ares.
"Lord Ares, are these pieces of evidence, which are merely Becklop’s conjectures, showing no images of me, enough to prove my guilt?"
Odyssey Ares looked terrifyingly cold.
He was very dissatisfied with Becklop. Why couldn’t these things be discussed privately?! Although not serving in the Libra Court, his prestige was enough to subdue everyone.
This precedent could not be set; without irrefutable proof, he was unwilling to affirm Lin Suo’s crimes—after all, it was no longer about the younger generation’s capabilities, but a matter of face for the Truth Council!
Being exposed would be a massive loss of face and could incite intense internal strife.
Becklop seemed to have anticipated this and threw out another document.
"Since you don’t acknowledge the first matter."
"The second matter involves testimony from former students of the War Academy, which can be verified at any time. It states that you forcibly swapped missions in the cafeteria, leading to the death of a genius from the Fire King Family."
"Did you install an unknown surveillance device inside his starship, do you admit it?"
Lin Suo’s eyebrows furrowed tightly; this matter was indefensible—those people had long been bought off, but there was one person who could testify for him, the very person who had arranged this mission.
The anonymous Deputy Dean of the Golden Academy!
"This mission was a test assigned by my teacher. That guy was blinded by the interests on that planet; I just went with the flow and installed an energy detection device."
"It was just gathering a little intelligence, his death has nothing to do with me, he brought it upon himself."
"So, you’re admitting it then?"
"I am responsible for my own words. I don’t acknowledge your slander, but indeed there was such an incident."
"Good, then let’s continue with the evidence."
"This is the soul memory of a beastman... from Iron Hoof Star..."
The following scene primarily showed Lin Suo using a cultivation base to rapidly grow numerous incomplete beastman corpses.
"Do you remember what I just mentioned about the beastman corpses? How about these skeletons personally developed by Professor Rhein?"
"The evidence is conclusive; what more do you have to say!!!"
Becklop’s aura surged as if he was ready to capture Lin Suo on the spot.
Just then, the space was torn apart, and a figure stepped out, radiating an even more powerful aura!
A Legendary Third Tier! A Fierce Sun Level Wizard, it was indeed the Deputy Dean whom Lin Suo had been unable to contact!
Becklop’s eyes narrowed.
The Deputy Dean gave a scornful smile.
"Rhein is my student, I can testify for him. The second incident was indeed arranged by me; his actions were merely being cautious, he’s innocent."
"Becklop, his words can be trusted."
Odyssey Ares spoke up. The Deputy Dean had spent years in Padolon; it was only normal for few in Corona to be familiar with him, but his strength was evident.
He was, after all, a Legendary Third Tier powerhouse.
Also logically acquainted with Odyssey Ares.
Things have changed, and Becklop’s face looked very unpleasant; he wasn’t targeting Lin Suo but rather the power struggle within the Truth Council; stepping out meant he clearly understood what it implied.
There was no turning back!
"What about the first incident? The evidence is irrefutable!"
Finally, Lin Suo could squeeze in a word. Now that the Deputy Dean saw his message and rushed over, he felt even more confident.
Denying it would put an end to it.
"Becklop, your recordings are only your side of the story, unaware that what the eyes see is not the entire truth."
"These beastman cultivation bodies are my experimental materials."
"They are also the birthplace of the Electromagnetic System Witchcraft."
"Otherwise, I wouldn’t have demonstrated Seventh Ring level capabilities on my first showing. This is the annual expo where results are what count."
"Since you want to see, then I’ll show you, the semi-finished product of numerous experiments."
"Single Soldier Magic Motive Mecha!"
Originally, Lin Suo was not supposed to reveal this as it was still incomplete, but only this could be related to the beastman cultivation bodies.
As long as it disproves the evidence indirectly.
Then Odyssey Ares would definitely protect him, especially when showing greater potential and facing insufficient evidence from the opponent, he was even more confident.
[The timing to make a move was wrong, and it shouldn’t have been entangled with a power struggle. At this point, right or wrong is no longer important.
Colonel Sir... you have made a mistake, and this mistake has dragged you and Becklop into the endless Abyss. A wizard should speak with knowledge and strength, not power...]
Glancing at the pale-faced Martin Delno and Becklop, Lin Suo also felt calm within.
With his speech, this matter is settled!