Popularizing legal concepts nearly overwhelmed the newly established 'Legal Department' in Emerald City due to the enormous workload involved.

For the past month, everyone from the cook at the city hall to Li Aili, the city lord, has been on duty, ready to receive cases from all over the country from the devil.

This is a very important part.

It will establish a standard called 'law' in everyone's hearts, and establish the understanding of the God of Law among all living beings.

“Your Highness, there’s a problem here.” Joanna, with dark circles under her eyes, brought over a case study.

"Should long-lived and short-lived species be sentenced to the same term of imprisonment if they commit the same crime?"

Upon hearing this, the entire office fell silent; even the sound of turning pages ceased.

Everyone looked at Li Aili.

After working overtime late into the night for days, Li Aili's mind was foggy and throbbing. When she first heard this question, she still relied on her past life's experience to think about it.

"certainly……"

She stopped making noise in time.

Wait, this is a very important question.

How should a species that can live for thousands of years be sentenced for committing the same crime as a species that lives for only a hundred or so years?

"Of course they're the same! We in Emerald City practice racial equality!"

If the same crime results in only 3 years for short-lived species and 300 years for long-lived species… Oh! God of Law, isn't this racial discrimination?!

Li Aili glanced at the speaker, who was a Tankar half-elf, a long-lived species.

"I object!" The one who stood up was a capable pure human, a short-lived species.

"Let me give you an example. For theft, the sentence is three to twenty years, depending on the value of the stolen items."

"Twenty years is a quarter of a lifespan for short-lived species, but for long-lived species, it's just a very short period of time for you, isn't it?"

"For immortal beings, even if they steal all seven of the world's greatest treasures, they would only need to spend 140 years in prison!"

"Damn it! Have you immortal beings found a 'unique' way to make money?!"

These words were like a bolt from the blue, immediately igniting a heated discussion among the office staff.

The office, which was originally lifeless due to overtime work, was instantly transformed into a frog pit.

No... it's much scarier than the Toad Pit.

At least, the Toad Pit was just arguing, while over here... as the verbal battle escalated, the long-lived and short-lived species, who spoke first, were preparing for a real-life showdown to determine whose opinion was more accurate.

Various folders were "flying freely" in mid-air. Brothers and sisters who used to work overtime together and share joys and sorrows were now "class enemies" whose opinions were determined by their own positions.

Li Aili and Joanna hid under the desk to 'avoid the limelight'.

She expressionlessly took out an alchemical potion, shook it gently, and the base liquid in the bottle turned into a calming potion.

Okay, let's calm down first!

Just as she stood up, ready to unleash her ultimate move, the office door was kicked open with a bang.

The Duke's cold blue eyes swept across the messy office with a chilling, sinister gaze, like a forbidden spell.

His hand rested on the hilt of his sword. "What? Is there a riot here?"

The civilian staff in the legal department all shuddered and shook their heads frantically.

Their lord husband's illustrious reputation was all earned by beheading people one by one.

Just kidding. 'Kingslayer,' 'Bloody Grand Duke,' 'Krak Demon'... In short, in front of this guy, even the most wicked creatures crawling out of the abyss have to behave like rabbits.

“Your Highness, we only had a minor disagreement over official business,” explained a civil servant from the Department of Law.

Although no calming agent was used, the result was the same: Li Aili said, "Let's have a rational debate and refuse to escalate it into fighting."

Soon, the long-lived and short-lived species spontaneously formed two opposing sides.

The debate began under the watchful gaze of the Duke, who exuded an aura of coldness.

But, one would say it truly lives up to its name as the 'Legal Department'.

Even under the Duke's oppressive atmosphere, they did not yield an inch on issues involving the interests of their own faction.

The Duke walked straight through the two sides, who were arguing fiercely, and led his men (front) to Li Ai Li.

"Oh, darling, you've come just in time."

Li Aili was completely unaware that someone had unilaterally gone from 'arguing' to 'cold war' with her, and finally achieved a great harmony of 'self-persuasion' in life.

After giving her husband a quick, hasty hug, she said, "Oh, right, so, what brings you here?"

Li Aili's mind, already filled with various criminal cases, ruled out unreliable options such as 'visiting the set' and 'being lovey-dovey during the honeymoon phase,' and directly locked onto 'political exchanges.'

Duke: "..."

He stared at his wife expressionlessly.

If Li Aili could read minds, she would surely see the following message above the Duke's head: "I or a hundred chests of treasure. You can only choose one. Which do you choose?"

[Let's change the question: me or your job, which would you choose?]

All Li Ai Li saw was the Duke gazing intently at her with his mesmerizing blue eyes.

We've been a 'long-married couple' for ages, it's kind of embarrassing to stare at her like that...

"I have received complaints about you from your subordinates."

Li Aili: "Huh???"

The Duke stepped aside slightly, revealing Edward, who was also looking completely bewildered, standing behind him.

"You have violated a husband's rights."

"Because you illegally made his wife work overtime."

"This resulted in him being left alone in his room for a month."

Joanna: "..."

Edward: "…………"

Li Aili: "………………"

The long-married couple quickly exchanged a glance.

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