nChapter 72: Competing!

nTranslator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation

nWith Hanzer helping him, Wayne looked for a place to sit.

nHis body was currently very weak, and it would be very easy to fall ill.

nBut he was full of vitality because his older brother had come.

nEven if the previous Marvin was a bit too kindhearted, to the point of being timid, in Wayne’s eyes, he would forever be that almighty older brother.

nThe two brothers cared for each other.

nAccording to the Wizards Alliance’s rules, Marvin was merely an acting overlord, nothing more.

nWhite River Valley’s true overlord ought to be an adult Wayne.

nBecause he was a wizard. Even if he was the younger brother, his wizard inheritance made his right of inheritance greater than Marvin’s.

nIt’s safe to say that the two brothers had a conflict of interest. But they apparently didn’t seem to mind this part.

nThey only cared about each other.

nThis was true brotherhood.

n...

nAfter the arbiter announced the results of the arbitration, he consciously left.

nNext would be Ashes Tower court taking over this event.

nThe audience was full of energy.

nThey originally came here for an arbitration, but they hadn’t expected to even be able to see a trial.

nIt might be difficult for this pitiful Baron Marvin to avoid imprisonment.

nThe South Wizard Alliance’s rule was very harsh. A trial was different from an arbitration and Marvin didn’t even have the right to defend himself.

nThe outcome would be decided by a judge.

nThe Ashes Tower had three judges all year round. But two among them had something to do and couldn’t come.

nThe one coming today was an old man with a grizzled beard.

nHe was a 1st rank wizard with limited aptitudes. He probably didn’t have any hope to advance in his lifetime.

nBut with the help of a powerful family or clan, getting a relatively useful position was still good enough.

nA judge for example.

nThe judge pretended to read through the summary of the incident.

nThen, he feigned thinking for a while.

nEveryone patiently waited for the outcome of the trial.

nMarvin sneered while looking at that old man putting on an act.

n‘This guy had already decided the result of the trial, hadn’t he?’

n‘An execution is impossible. That’s too excessive, I guess it would be imprisonment. But once in prison, with their family’s strength, killing me wouldn’t be hard, right?’

n‘This old man’s acting skills are really bad, the folder is upside-down… And his expressions are too exaggerated.’

nJust as he was ridiculing him in his mind, the old man suddenly said in a loud voice.

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"Cough cough. I’ll now announce the outcome of the trial.

"

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"Regretfully, because the other two judges had something important to do, I’ll be the sole judge for this trial.

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"Baron Marvin openly provoked Ashes Tower, this is a serious violation of the wizards protection rule of the South Wizard Alliance.

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"My verdict: Three years of imprisonment.

"

nWhen the verdict came out, the audience burst into an uproar.

nSome nobles fighting for justice roared,

"Three years imprisonment? Damnit, he was slandered first. He is innocent and should be released but you actually imprison him for three years?

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"Shameless!

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"That person of the Unicorn family is way too shameless, isn’t he?

"

nThere were also a few members of some great wizard families. They mocked and ridiculed this.

nThey weren’t sympathizing with Marvin, they just seized the opportunity to speak up and give a blow to a competitor.

nAs for those average nobles, they actually felt sad about this.

nWhat if Marvin’s situation happened to them one day?

nIf someone slandered you and said you were impersonating a noble, could retaliation be impossible?

nMarvin was still the owner of the Ninth Month Medal! This couldn’t save him?

nBut regardless of how angry everyone was toward this injustice, the verdict had already came out.

nMarvin would be imprisoned for three years.

n...

nIn a corner, Wayne suddenly stood up.

nEven if he was young, he also knew Unicorn’s tricks. If Marvin went to prison, he would surely face extreme danger!

nThey definitely wouldn’t forgive his brother that easily.

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"Don’t be agitated.

" Hanzer dragged Wayne back to his seat.

"I noticed that Marvin doesn’t seem worried at all.

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"He looks awfully calm.

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"Could he still have something?

"

nWayne was stunned; Hanzer’s words weren’t wrong. His older brother really looked very calm.

nIt was as if he didn’t care about going to jail!

nHow come?

n...

nAfter Marvin heard the verdict, he faintly smiled.

n‘As expected.’

n‘The Unicorn family? Vicious and merciless, indeed. This is like driving us brothers into a dead end.’

n‘You are still sitting?’

nHe silently looked at the small girl sitting in the witness stand.

nThe latter’s expression had already turned awfully calm.

nIt looked like she had no feelings.

nBut Marvin could still feel her anger.

n‘I have to say, my luck is really good.’

n‘If I hadn’t met her, I would have truly been **ed,’ He thought.

nAt this time, the judge said,

"The verdict has already been announced. Law enforcers, please lock up Marvin…

"

nAt this instant, his sentence was interrupted!

nIt was naturally a young voice.

"This verdict is invalid.

"

nEven though that voice was very gentle, it suddenly echoed in everyone’s mind.

nThe judge was stunned.

nHe looked at that young girl sitting on the witness stand and lightly smiled.

"Young girl, this is not a decision you can make.

"

nAs Ashes Tower’s Master, only a few people knew Hathaway’s three shapes. And this witch hadn’t shown her face in public for a very long time.

nPeople said she was in seclusion, attacking the legendary threshold.

nWho would have thought that this small girl was one of the three big shots of the Three Ring Towers!

nThe young girl raised her head, coldly watching that old man.

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"I said, this verdict is invalid.

"

nThis time, her voice rose an octave, turning extremely loud!

nEveryone looked at her, startled!

nWhat happened to this girl? Did she lose her mind? A witness giving order to a judge?

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"Where did this little girl come from? So adorable…

"

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"It looks like a witness. I guess she is very dissatisfied with this verdict. She is too young.

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"But she seems very sensible. I don’t know which family she came from, but I guess she also came to enroll.

"

nEveryone was discussing.

nBut there was a small number of people that were stunned.

nThey already began to look at the judge with pity.

nMarvin included.

nHis expression was still as calm as before, but he had already started crazily laughing in his mind.

n‘This idiot actually told the Ashes Tower’s Master that she couldn’t make a decision in her territory?’

nThis would surely make Hathaway mad?

nIf Hathaway had originally joined for the fun, just casually participating, now, this half-legend had been completely angered by that Unicorn family’s subordinate.

n...

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"Don’t look for troubles!

"

nThe old man still hadn’t reacted. He then said strictly,

"Law enforcers! Bring this child away.

"

nBut no one paid attention to him.

nThe law enforcers had suddenly received a notice from the Ashes Tower’s Master!

nThey were shocked. It has been a very long time since Dame Hathaway gave them a direct order.

nThis actually made them very shocked.

nThey didn’t dare to move!

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"Law enforcers?!

" The old man was furious,

"Enforcers?

"

nThe audience was looking at each other in dismay, not clear as to what happened.

nMarvin almost burst out laughing, but managed to endure.

nThe small girl’s body suddenly levitated, both eyes turning crimson.

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"Unicorn family’s subordinate, are you a pig?

"

nJust as she finished talking, a

"Thump

" echoed, and the judge turned into a pig!

nIt blankly walked in circle in the high platform, embarrassed and anxious.

nEveryone laughed heartily.

n‘Instant Shapeshift!’

nMarvin squinted, recognizing Hathaway’s spell.

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"You can shut up,

" the small girl coldly said.

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"A Unicorn’s subordinate, **in telling me to know my place!

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"If there is a next time, we’ll turn all your people into pigs!

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"This is the Three Ring Towers, not your Crystal Palace!

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nAfter saying this, her looks suddenly changed, turning into a blonde woman in her twenties!

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"Dame Hathaway!

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nEveryone exclaimed in alarm. Ashes Tower’s wizards kneeled down one after the other, displaying a humble expression.

nHanzer was also completely stunned. He pulled Wayne to salute.

nOnly Marvin was left standing in the Arbitration Hall.

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"I declare Baron Marvin Innocent.

"

nHathaway coldly said.

nShe then opened a door and left the place.

nLeaving everyone in the Arbitration Hall dismayed.

n...

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"I didn’t expect Dame Hathaway to be the witness!

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nIn Wayne’s room, Hanzer was closely watching Marvin.

"You must have known something.

"

nMarvin stretched, replying,

"I only have good luck.

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nHanzer’s face showed that he clearly didn’t believe that.

nMarvin changed the topic.

"Even if Wayne’s body has been recovering very fast, isn’t that competition about to start?

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"There is nothing to be done about it. I reckon we can only give up,

" Hanzer said with regret, looking at his own disciple.

nThe competition would start in three days. At that time, Wayne would at most be able to use a few magic tricks. 1st circle spells would be unlikely.

nHe wouldn’t let his own disciple throw his life away.

nMarvin looked at Wayne and said in a resolute tone:

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"I heard every wizard can bring along one follower.

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"In that case, let me use your follower status to compete.

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