Batchelor's testimony gave the Heavenly Punisher a blow. On academic issues, Batchelor held an unshakable position in Shattered Snow City.
"Are you sure you have checked all the information?" An older Heavenly Punisher still asked, "There are many records about wizards, and there are dozens of books we know about."
"Dozens of books?" Batchelor smiled, "My friend, you are no longer young. You must at least consider your words before speaking. If you have only read dozens of books about wizards, what qualifications do you have to convey them?
What is God’s will?”
The Punisher was a little annoyed: "What does God's will have to do with books?"
"The creation of books comes from the inspiration of the gods," Batchelor smiled. "In our kingdom, there are a total of 472 books about wizards. In other surrounding kingdoms, there are a total of 1,500 books about wizards.
One hundred and thirty-one, almost all books have related records. Wizards cannot master the witchcraft of witches, and witches cannot master the witchcraft of wizards. This is the iron law of wizards. I think you should know it.
.”
The Heavenly Punishers looked at each other in confusion. This was indeed the iron law of wizards. A young member asked: "Are there any wizards who can use wind?"
An elder next to him kicked him hard. Obviously, this question was asked at gunpoint.
Batchelor smiled and said: "Windcatcher Ross Jardi, a famous wizard, was arrested in the Kingdom of the White Tower three years ago and was sentenced to be burned at the stake. On the day of the execution, he created a strong wind and then took advantage of it.
Escaped, haven't you even heard of this?"
Common sense mistakes are often the most serious mistakes.
Batchelor's testimony was impeccable, and he completely eliminated Natalie's suspicion. Since there are wizards who can use the wind, there cannot be witches who can use the wind.
"It seems that you have forged the will of the gods," Reggie looked at the Heavenly Punisher coldly, "What else do you have to say?"
The Heavenly Punishers looked at Reggie with pale faces, and the young man stood up again and asked: "Maybe she is not a witch, maybe she is another alien, she... maybe she is an orc."
"Orcs?" Reggie looked at Marwan and his wife and said, "They say your daughter is an orc!"
"This is impossible!" Marwan jumped up immediately, "I was wrong, my lord. I was deceived by them. My daughter is not an alien. I ask for your forgiveness, my lord."
Another common sense mistake.
Unlike wizards, orcs, elves, and humans have racial boundaries.
To put it more simply, witches are the product of genetic mutation, while orcs and elves are entirely a matter of blood. If Natalie is an orc, then his parents must also be orcs.
The matter has come to a conclusion, and Reggie doesn't want to waste any more time.
"Marwan Rudd, you slandered your daughter without any basis and tried to kill her in a cruel way. I will severely punish your crime according to the laws of the kingdom."
Marwan knelt on the ground and said: "Sir, I beg your forgiveness. I have been deceived. I beg your forgiveness!"
Reggie sighed and said: "Natalie is still alive. I can spare your life for this, but I cannot forgive your crime. I sentence you to thirty years of hard labor. From tonight on, you will be imprisoned in the dungeon.
"
Thirty years, for Marwan, who is over forty, is equivalent to depriving him of everything in his life.
No matter how much he cried, the verdict could not be changed. Reggie shouted loudly: "If you want to determine a person's crime, you must go through a strict trial. This is the iron law of Shattered Snow City. If any of you still want to abuse lynching,
Think about what happened tonight and remember what happened to Marwan Ruud!"
Marwan was taken to the dungeon by the guards. Reggie told the guards to take care of his wife and son. The trial was over and people dispersed, but the Punishers still didn't want to give up.
A senior figure among them came to Reggie and made the final negotiation on this incident.
"Lord, do you really intend to protect a witch?"
Reggie frowned and said, "How long are you going to linger on this issue? Natalie is not a witch. The Grand Bachelor has already produced evidence and the trial is over."
"It's a pity, I really feel sorry for you," the Heavenly Punishers looked directly at Reggie, their eyes full of disappointment, "I really didn't expect that you would challenge the majesty of the gods for a trivial matter.
"
Reggie was silent for a moment and whispered: "Stop pretending to be a god. You are really unworthy. Besides, I want to tell you that life is not an insignificant matter."
"You will regret this. You should not be enemies of the Punishers." The Punishers completely ignored Reggie's words. They seemed to be completely immersed in their own consciousness.
"I don't want to be your enemy, but if you provoke me again, I will make you pay the price!"
…
On the way back to the castle, Batchelor was calm, Calaf was excited, and only Erwin was worried.
"What are you worried about?" Reggie said with a smile, "Are you worried about the threat from those magicians?"
"To be honest, I'm really worried," Erwin said, "You have never dealt with this group of people, and you don't know what kind of skills they have."
"What kind of tricks can you have?" Reggie looked disdainful, "Is it more terrifying than the enemy army of Bayer Country?"
"Sir, I really can't make a comparison," Erwin shook his head. "I don't know much about them. I don't even know how many Punishers there are in the city."
"How many can there be?" Reggie thought for a moment and said, "Twenty? Thirty?"
"No one can tell, my lord," Erwin sighed, "I know you really want to save that girl, but I think you should make some concessions. You can put the girl in the dungeon first, at least
Don’t embarrass the Heavenly Punisher too much.”
"I have already made a concession. Do you really think that girl is guilty? Even if she is a witch, does a witch must be guilty?"
Erwin looked at Reggie helplessly: "But this is the law of the kingdom."
"Stupid law!"
Erwin stopped talking, and Reggie also fell silent. The atmosphere became very awkward, but at this moment, Calaf laughed inappropriately.
"Pfft hahaha!" The voice was very similar to Reggie's laughter.
Reggie stopped, looked at Calaf seriously, and said, "What's wrong with you? You've been giggling all the way. What's so funny about this?"
"Shouldn't you be laughing, my lord!" Calaf looked at Reggie excitedly, "She can use the wind, my lord, she can use the wind!"
The two looked at each other for a long time, and Reggie couldn't help but laugh, a very evil laugh.
"Scholar Khalaf, you have also noticed this. This is simply a gift given to us by the gods, Muhahaha!"
The two laughed for a long time, and Calaf almost cried with laughter.
"Maester Khalaf, today is a day worth celebrating!"
"Yes, my lord, she can use the wind! And she is one of our own!"
"Huh?" Reggie was startled, then smiled, "You are sure that she is one of you so quickly? Are you too arbitrary?"
"It can't be wrong, it can't be wrong!" Calaf laughed loudly, "It's one of our own, it can't be wrong, my lord!"
Batchelor said from the side: "There are some things we should go to the castle to talk about."