"...I came to the strangest point, and then I realized that there might really be something wrong with the [Iron Law of Order]."
"What point?" Cheng Shi's eyes were solemn and even his breathing became lighter.
"Kinlaur, no more contact with the [Iron Law of Order]!
As a constitutional code bestowed by our benefactor, the Iron Law of Order has always been regarded by us as His incarnation and the only guide He has mercifully left for the world.
All the decrees of the Grand Inquisition that should be written into the Constitution need to be reported to the Supreme Judge and recorded in the Iron Law.
In the past, this was a necessary task for the three supreme judges during their shifts, but I discovered that since a long time before Loyat's accident, Kernlauer had never been pious to the [Iron Law of Order] again!
Whenever the Supreme Court issued a new decree, he would always leave the Court of Carteo due to external affairs, and then give this honor, which was almost equivalent to an audience with God, to Loyat. Loyat was the most devout follower of our Lord, and naturally would not refuse such an opportunity.
And his excuse was perfect, and all parts of the Grand Inquisition really needed the attention of the Supreme Inquisitor, so for a long time, I didn't notice the problem.
Looking back now, Kernlal probably noticed the abnormality of the [Iron Law of Order] a long time ago.
What's even more bizarre is that this operation lasted for a long time, but except for the two people involved, even Esares didn't have any doubts.
The Grand Executioner, the Grand Justice, and the Grand Inquisitor do not need to pray to the Iron Law of Order for everything except for their monthly pious ceremonies. However, since these Supreme Judges are in constant contact with Him, how could they not notice any clues?
That's why I realized that there was something wrong with Esares.
So I turned my attention to him again and began to investigate the second Supreme Inquisitor.
Esares is very old. According to the ruling laws and justice laws of the Supreme Tribunal, he will soon select a successor, and then gloriously unload this heavy burden and spend his old age in peace amid the admiration and cheers of the people of Order.
During his last few years in power, he made no mistakes, but he also did nothing outstanding.
He no longer balanced the legal factions, no longer led the legal trend, no longer showed up to tour the country, but just stayed safely in Cartero Court, silently offering his piety to [Order].
Esares has been busy for this country all his life. At his age, he should have taken a good rest. However, such a thing happened to the Supreme Tribunal at this time. So I can't help but wonder whether he concealed the change of the [Iron Law of Order] in order to leave no stain on his pious life.
Otherwise, this cannot explain why he never questioned the irrationality of Loyat meeting Him on behalf of Künlaur.
This Supreme Judge deserves respect, so I did not investigate secretly, but visited him as a confused junior, hoping to awaken his last bit of piety and tell him the truth! "
Hearing this, Cheng Shi was stunned for a moment.
No, sister, are you demented? How could you do such a stupid thing?
Didn’t the other party’s attitude at the scene where the Grand Justice was arrested tell it all? How could you still be so stupid?
He looked at the chief investigator with a puzzled look, suppressing the urge to complain and waiting for an explanation.
When Lydia said this, she also smiled bitterly, and a rare trace of sadness flashed in her still sharp eyes.
"He... is my adopted father."
"???"
“When he was young and patrolling the borders of the Grand Inquisition, he rescued me from the war and brought me back to Carter’o Court.
It was he who taught me how to believe in [Order], enlightened my wisdom, and discovered my abilities.
It was he who used his pious life to tell me that [order] is the greatest master in this world.
I couldn't go against my own heart and investigate the benefactor he had worshipped all his life behind his back when he was old, or even investigate him in secret.
I understand him, I know his piety is different from others, what he wants is for the world to be filled with His gaze, and what he wants is for the land of hope to be peaceful forever. "
"Tsk..." Cheng Shi couldn't hold it back this time. "What a touching story. It seems that your adoptive father also understands you, so he sent you here, right, Lady Lydia?"
But as soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Shi regretted it, because he was afraid that Lydia would faint from anger like Laques.
Fortunately, the chief investigator has stronger willpower than the old man.
Her face was filled with sadness.
“It’s ridiculous, isn’t it?
But no matter how ridiculous it is, how can there be [order] that is no longer order and ridiculous?
His followers had clearly established a kingdom of faith in Him on this vast land, and even the entire country was thriving, but at this moment, something went wrong with His own will.
This is the most ridiculous thing in the world."
Cheng Shi frowned and sighed, "So, Investigator, you didn't find the most direct evidence to show what's wrong with [Iron Law of Order], right?
You have only confirmed something through your investigation, something that Master Laques has already said."
"...Yes, I didn't."
"......" Cheng Shi was numb. He took two deep breaths, looked at the time, and felt that the gains tonight might not be that great.
But the story is far from over, because Lydia continued:
"I have not faced the [Iron Law of Order] after the mutation. The only ones who have faced it are Laques and his student, Chenosley."
"?" Cheng Shi was stunned again, "Chenosley is Mr. Laques's student?"
“Yes, he is the candidate chosen by Esares to succeed the Supreme Inquisitor. If nothing unexpected happens, he should be the new generation of the Son of Order, and he will take over Esares’ position in a few years and sit on the bench of the Supreme Court of Inquisition.
But now…”
"No, wait a minute!" Cheng Shi suddenly perked up, looking at Lydia with burning eyes and asked, "You mean, Chenosley has faced the [Iron Law of Order]?
He was imprisoned because of his teacher?"
“Yes, this child did not believe that his teacher would betray the [Order], so he started a secret investigation like me.
But none of us expected that this daring Inquisitor would dare to sneak into the Supreme Court of Inquisition and investigate the [Iron Law of Order] in person!"
Good job!
What courage!
What a reckless man!
He is worthy of being the old man’s student!
I don’t know if I learned anything else, but I did learn the recklessness very well.
"What did he find out?"
"He..." Lydia's face darkened, "He is crazy, just as crazy as Loyat.
Now Chenosley is no longer the upright and capable first-level judge, but has become a madman with paranoia.
And all this...
I guess it was probably given to him by the [Iron Law of Order]. "
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