nChapter 71: Arbitration

nTranslator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

nMarvin wasn’t being pretentious.

nHe really thought that killing this woman with his dagger would dirty his weapon.

nShe kept on saying that she loved Wayne, yet she had cursed him. Marvin was already restraining himself by not torturing her to death.

nHanzer shook his head and actually showed a hint of pity.

"Maybe I should’ve broke the Alliance’s law and turned her into a lab specimen.

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"...

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nMarvin thought he was already ruthless enough. He hadn’t expected this teacher to be even more ruthless.

nBut that said, this Sir Hanzer seemed especially protective of Wayne. His disciple suffered such a serious injury. It would have been weird if he hadn’t been angry.

nWizards have always been lawless. They wouldn’t bow their heads to any power aside from the South Wizard Alliance.

nHanzer had probably been holding back a lot of anger these days.

nThus, when Marvin wanted to kill Lulu, he did not stop him, but instead subtly encouraged him.

nAfter all, there was no issue with Marvin using his name. Magore Academy pardoned Lulu, but the victim, Wayne, was someone of White River Valley. Marvin also had the authority to punish Lulu. It’s just that the priority on this authority came after Magore Academy. After Magore Academy gave up the authority to take care of her, he naturally had the right to exercise his authority.

nThis was the advantage of status. As a noble, even a small noble, Marvin had some benefits.

nAnd the Great Calamity would destroy all social order. Marvin would also be a victim.

nHe couldn’t do anything to prevent the disaster and could only protect his people.

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"And Wayne’s curse?

" Marvin mentioned.

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"I’ll go settle everything,

" Hanzer replied.

"I hope he can still make it to the qualifying round.

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nA hint of worry could be seen on his face. Wayne’s body suffered such a great injury that even if he could make it, his strength might be bleak.

nIn any case, the top priority was still removing his curse.

nThe two parted outside the prison. Marvin returned to the where Wayne was resting in the dorm.

n...

nThe next morning. The sun slowly rose, illuminating the inside of the room from the window.

nFrom the open window came a morning breeze. The strong magic medicine smell was already quite a lot weaker.

nWayne, lying down on the bed, slowly opened his eyes.

nHe was still as pallid as before, but he had already begun to regain consciousness.

nThe old butler was at his side.

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"Young Master Wayne, you wake up at last!

" The old butler was somewhat moved.

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"Uh?

" Wayne shook his head, suddenly saying,

"Brother…

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"Brother came.

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nThe old butler looked at Wayne, stunned.

"How did you know…

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nWayne looked everywhere but didn’t see Marvin, seeming very disappointed

"What about Brother? Where is he?

"

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"I clearly saw him arrive.

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nAs it turned out, Wayne wasn’t completely unconscious while cursed. Instead, his consciousness was wandering. He clearly remembered Marvin’s arrival.

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"Young Master Marvin, he…

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"He is now receiving arbitration!

" The old butler said.

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"What?

" Wayne eyes widened.

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"He killed someone at Magore Academy’s gates. But fortunately he used the Ninth Month Medal, so there shouldn’t be any issue,

" the old butler comforted.

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"Ninth Month Medal? Useless!

" Wayne was very clear-headed.

nEven if he was only 9 years old, due to this vicious environment, he had quite an outstanding line of thinking.

nHe immediately shouted,

"The power of the family behind White is too great, they probably took over every arbitration staff!

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"Brother has no chance of success!

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"Where is he now? I’m going!

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nAs he said that, he immediately crawled up from the bed.

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"But your body…

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nHearing what Wayne said, The old butler was startled. He didn’t understand these kinds of things very well.

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"I’m alright! I’m already fine.

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nWayne firmly commanded,

"Bring me there!

"

n...

nAshes Tower’s Arbitration Hall hadn’t been used in a long time.

nBut today, it was filled with wizards coming from all over the Three Ring Towers. They came to see the event.

nSomeone openly killed an apprentice at the gate of Magore Academy. This was a quite novel situation.

nIt was safe to say that that guy should have been screwed.

nBut no one thought that this young noble named Marvin was in possession of a Ninth Month Medal!

nNinth Month Medal!

nThis was an honor bestowed by the South Wizard Alliance. Only members of the South Wizard Alliance who rendered all kinds of meritorious services would be able to receive this reward!

nThere weren’t that many nobles in the south with that kind of honor. And the reason why it was called the Ninth Month Medal was because the South Wizard Alliance was established in the Ninth Month.

nThe owners of the Ninth Month Medal were all famous people.

nOf course, there are also a few declining nobles. Such as that Baron Marvin receiving arbitration today.

nApart from wizards, there were a lot of nobles in the audience.

nThese people happened to be registering their children and some even witnessed the scene of Marvin killing. They naturally came to take a look.

nHow is that matter going to end?

nNo one knew the outcome.

n...

nMarvin stood alone in the corner of a high platform, as if he was isolated from the world.

nThe arbitration process was already finished. Now was just the outcome of the discussion of a few arbiters sent by the South Wizard Alliance.

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"There shouldn’t be any issues,

" Marvin muttered.

nWhen they asked for a witness, the little girl also took the initiative to participate and truthfully described what she saw.

nShe also mentioned that Marvin had been previously slandered.

nIn this situation, it should be quite easy for the arbiters to judge the situation.

nBut this matter seemed a bit wrong. Those three arbiters had been fiercely arguing all this time.

n‘Is it necessary?’ Marvin frowned.

nRoughly ten minutes later. One of the arbiters seemed to compromise.

nAnother one stood and loudly said,

"I’ll announce the outcome of the arbitration.

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"Baron Marvin openly killed in Magore Academy, furthermore, he killed an apprentice wizard. This is the highest offense.

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"We recommend this matter to not be appraised by us, arbiters, but through a court.

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"Thus, the outcome of the arbitration is to follow the next process, a trial for Baron Marvin’s criminal charges!

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nA trial!

nThese words started an uproar!

nThis outcome was like convicting Marvin!

nThere was clearly an issue with those three arbiters.

nEveryone, no matter if they were a wizard or a noble, understood something about the details of this arbitration. With the witness’s substantial testimony, this was still the outcome?

nAccording to the arbitration customs, at most it would end up in an economic penalty for Marvin.

nBut the outcome was actually to put Marvin on trial!

nThis meant that Marvin was convicted by the South Wizard Alliance’s court!

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"Could it be that this wizard he killed had a huge power behind him?

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"I heard the Unicorn family was involved in this matter.

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"I also heard that. This Marvin thought he could run amok with the Ninth Month Medal. The result was crashing straight into a wall.

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"He is screwed.

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nEveryone was discussing.

n...

nMarvin stood there, his face sinking.

nSomeone was playing tricks.

nHe felt very angry.

nBut he wasn’t afraid.

nA trial?

nHmpf...

nHe couldn’t help but look at that small girl sitting in the witness stand.

nAs expected, her face also displayed an angry look.

nIf she wasn’t there, Marvin might have been anxious as to how he could cleanse himself of the criminal charge.

nBut since she was there, there shouldn’t be any issue.

nHe requested for an arbitration from the South Wizard Alliance. These arbiters have probably been replaced.

nAs for the court, it would be the Ashes Tower’s.

nThe trial would be judged and he had the Ashes Tower Master on his side, so Marvin wasn’t really afraid.

nAt this time, a shout could be heard not far away,

"Brother!

"

nMarvin was stunned. He noticed a person walking over with the help of the old butler.

n‘That kid woke up this quickly?’

nA smile appeared on Marvin’s face.

nThe scene stirred the audience.

nThey apparently knew of Wayne’s affair, since Marvin had come to the Three Ring Towers because of Wayne. Otherwise he wouldn’t have had a reason to leave his territory.

nWayne was pale and his lips were even paler.

nHe ground his teeth and arrived in front of Marvin.

nSeeing Wayne, Hanzer also couldn’t stay seated, and quickly appeared at Wayne’s side.

"You need to rest. We will take care of Baron Marvin’s matter.

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"I want to see my elder brother,

" Wayne firmly said.

nHanzer helplessly stepped aside.

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"Kid, I killed your girlfriend. Don’t you hate me?

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nMarvin joked.

nWayne saw Marvin standing alone on the stage, about to receive a trial. His eyes immediately reddened.

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"Don’t cry. Remember, You are a man.

" Marvin’s voice was a bit strict.

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"I understand, Brother.

" Wayne ground his teeth.

nHe stood there like this, looking at Marvin.

nEveryone was somewhat moved. This pair of brothers’ situation was very tough.

nMarvin looked Wayne in the eyes slowly and solemnly said:

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"Look for a place to sit. You need to rest properly.

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"I am fine.

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"Relax, I’m here, no one will harm you!

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n‘I’m here, no one will harm you.’

n‘I swear by my daggers.’

nThis was an oath pledged from the bottom of his heart.

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