The Invincible Strongest Student

Chapter 1144: Chapter 1144: Judgment

Today is the third day of the concert, and it’s also the day of the court trial for the twenty-six heinous murder cases that recently drew national attention online.

Twenty-six lives! All died unnaturally!

How cruel could it be? Even if they’re tied to the pillar of shame and cursed for hundreds of years, it’s not too much, is it?

This case has stirred great public response and left the people of Kanyue City in shock, prompting the court to announce the trial and its live broadcast online. All major streaming platforms have this broadcast as their top recommendation, and many TV stations are rebroadcasting it. It shows how immense the public interest is.

Such a grand gesture is meant to remind people once again that Celestial Dragon Continent is a country governed by law.

Initially, the Inspectorate set up a special task force for this case, opening all doors to ensure this chain of murders is resolved by any means necessary within legal and ethical boundaries.

Yet after nearly a month, no traces were found, leaving the task force members deeply anxious. Failing here could mean losing their jobs!

But just two nights ago, the murderers were delivered to the Inspectorate by the Black Gold Security, along with a series of evidence! It’s practically certain that these things were done by this group of people!

The task force was stunned. Although they could hardly believe it, upon verification, it was clear these individuals were responsible.

Though they were elated, the formal procedures still needed following—interrogating suspects overnight, reporting results, and so forth.

The police were baffled by the suspects’ willingness to confess, candidly admitting to the crimes without a shred of suspect-like hesitation, as if it was only natural.

When asked why, they simply stated it was personal grievances, irrelevant to others.

This ’others’ naturally referred to the Wang Family. They were just the Wang Family’s ’discarded pawns’, their final useful value. Despite no one instructing them, they chose the smartest path.

Pleading guilty and accepting punishment, at least their families could live well. The Wang Family remains unharmed.

With overwhelming evidence and confessions, the next steps naturally led to a public trial.

After the trial began, sixteen defendants stood in the ’defendant’s seat’, whereas Wu Yong, as the plaintiff representative, sat at the plaintiff’s table.

Wu Yong was the one who brought them to justice, and many of the victims were his subordinates. He naturally was the plaintiff. This serves as a hint to the outside world and the entire Black Gold cohort, that should trouble arise, he will shoulder the burden and ensure justice for all!

Wu Yong certainly wouldn’t miss a chance to shine and win the people’s hearts.

Today Wu Yong wore a neatly tailored suit, black-framed glasses, and his stylishly moussed hairstyle, resembling a sophisticated intellectual and pillar of the nation.

However, during the public trial, he was far from gentlemanly. Once allowed to speak, he pointed at the sixteen Wang Family brats and hurled insults without using a single profanity, masterfully dodging vulgarity.

Of course, this was a prewritten script; otherwise, Wu Yong wouldn’t have the skill to articulate so.

Lin Tian’s first impression was written by Li. Don’t be fooled by his quiet demeanor and scholarly looks, he’s quite cunning.

Wu Yong’s emotional outburst escalated; he nearly vaulted the plaintiff’s barrier with clenched fists, ready to strike the defendants. His performance was first-rate.

He knew he couldn’t beat these murderous individuals. He dared only because he knew the court bailiffs would intervene.

Indeed, after being restrained by the bailiffs and scolded by the judge, Wu Yong settled down considerably, though his red eyes remained locked on the defendants as if harboring a mortal vendetta.

From beginning to end, the trial lasted only forty minutes, barely an hour, which is relatively short for a courtroom proceeding, mostly because neither side debated much.

In the final judgment stage, the judge spoke in legal terms and various regulations for an extended period, the core message being: After the trial, Liu Tian Guang and fifteen other suspects were charged with twenty-six counts of heinous murder, slander (instigating fan fights at the concert) bearing two counts, sentenced to death and fined.

Court hearings include both first and second trials, the second trial scheduled after fifteen days, when the case concludes.

Even before the first trial’s end, the case was already ablaze online, with half of the top ten trending topics related to it, and two concerning Jiang Pan Die. This illustrates the immense attention.

Despite the overwhelming share and commenting, the public’s consensus is crystal—to sentence these people to death! Several even joked about carrying out the sentence themselves... of course, merely jesting.

Lin Tian only glanced briefly at the comments, mainly to see if the Wang Family was affected, only to find disappointment, as if nothing happened. The Wang Group’s official blog appears unchanged.

Additionally, Jiang Pan Die was impacted by the first trial. Thanks to fans brawling at the concert, no idol wants their reputation tarnished.

Some said idols reflect the fans’ qualities. Fans brawling proves their low character.

Now, with truth unveiled, keyboard warriors holding moral superiority and victimizing others have their faces slapped ruthlessly. Jiang Pan Die isn’t the problem; it’s you keyboard warriors!

Moreover, reporters interviewed victims lying in hospital beds, aside from police capturing transcripts. Zhu Yangwen and the crew-cut guy were focal points, with reporters offering money for their words. They sought confirmation whether Jiang Pan Die indeed hit Huang Cuihua and whether she interfered in their marriage leading to potential divorce.

But Zhu Yangwen and the crew-cut guy offered shocking statements contrary to expectations and destroying common beliefs. The truth is, Huang Cuihua was upset over insufficient medical compensation and demanded an extra thirty thousand for lost wages. The slap was Zhu Yangwen’s doing in a fit of rage, and divorce was his impulsive proposal. Initially a rash statement, yet once Huang Cuihua approached Siyun Company and released news, the divorce became inevitable!