“The trial will now begin.”

With that, the long-awaited trial began.

The vast courthouse was silent.

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on James. Some pitied him, although most were apathetic.

“C-Can I have something to eat?”

James opened his eyes with great difficulty. The glaring lights blinded him.

Though his voice was frail, it reverberated throughout the silent courthouse.

Seeing this, many wept, especially Quincy. She knew that James served the people wholeheartedly. Though he had resigned, he chose to return to the battlefield without the slightest bit of hesitation.

In the end, however, this was how he was treated.

She stood up and voiced her dissatisfaction tearfully.

“Although James is guilty, you have no right to torture him under Solean law. Is this how you treat a man who performed great meritorious service for the country?” Quincy’s voice boomed.

The Emperor stood up and hurriedly explained, “I apologize for the neglect of our prisoner’s condition. We were so