“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 res