Chapter 400 Trial (Part 2)

An hour after Fording was fixed on a huge chair, someone came to the courtroom.

The layout of the courtroom was very simple. In the middle was where the criminals sat, that is, where Fording sat. Not far in front of Fording was a huge platform with four very gorgeous chairs on it. In the middle of the platform, there was an oversized chanting platform, where the judge would conduct the trial. There were seven flags around the platform. The "" flag in the middle was the national flag of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, and on both sides were the flags of the original seven nations of the Alliance. Although Stromgarde and Guilness had withdrawn from the Alliance, they still had the support of the Holy Light, so in the trial of the Holy Light, their national flags and their representatives had to appear.

The longer he sat here waiting, the more nervous Fording became. Especially his own colleagues who were watching him being judged. He couldn't allow himself to turn around and look at the accusing expressions of his comrades. He could hear hundreds of voices whispering or muttering, and the voices passed through the magnificent room. Through this noise, he knew that everyone present was shocked to hear that he had betrayed them. Many of these onlookers had served under his command during the war, and there were many others he considered good friends. He could feel their common confusion, and the waves of contempt and ridicule hit him. His judgment would not be leisurely.

Among these voices, Fording heard the familiar voice of Barthilas. Why did this paladin under his command attack him like this? Fording only thought that he was kind to him, so why did he tell on him and end up causing him such humiliation? After a while, a paladin walked to the stage, and everyone was quiet. The paladin shouted out his words in a loud voice.

"Guardians of Azeroth! Today, we are going to judge one of us, the Lord of the Kingdom of Lordaeron, Tire Oferdin. Now is the beginning!"

Hearing this, Fording's palms were sweating a little, because after this sentence was finished, four jurors would enter the hall. In a major trial of this level, the Church and the Alliance would usually jointly appoint four high-level paladins or Alliance lords to participate. It goes without saying that there must be comrades who are as close to him as brothers. When the first juror came in, the spectators sitting behind Fording shouted in surprise.

"Everyone hail Lord Daelin Proudmoore of Kul Tiras!" As the paladin on the platform spoke loudly, the tall and thin figure had already passed through the platform and sat on the chair on the far right throne. The expression on his face was not happy. No one knew why. Fording knew this king of Kul Tiras. Although they had never fought side by side, Fording had long heard of his strategic genius and great hero.

Then the Paladin spoke again: "Everyone salutes Antonidas, the chief wizard of the Magic Kingdom of Dalaran!"

A silence invaded the entire courtroom. Antonidas strode in and sat down in a purple and lavender colored hooded robe with gold and black trim. He tapped the long and shiny staff in his hand on the ground as a gesture. Fording was a little worried when he saw him. In the past few years, the relationship between the church and Dalaran was very bad. There was no trust between the two sides. Why would such a person come out at this time? It was really uncomfortable to have one's fate controlled by a wizard.

He looked at the Paladin and waited for the last two people to appear.

"Everyone greets Richard, the Lord of Kozan, the leader of the Azeroth Chamber of Commerce, and the President of the Explorers' Association!" Richard was the next to come on stage. Kozan's various business groups, such as Gazruvi Construction Company and Kozan Airlines, have now been merged into the Azeroth Chamber of Commerce, and their business scope covers almost all industries. It is already the largest and most powerful chamber of commerce in Azeroth. Richard sat in the middle, on the right side of the seat of Ald, next to Antonidas, and glanced at Fording without any expression. Fording breathed a sigh of relief at this time. Finally, someone he knew showed up. Richard was a witness to the first batch of paladins.

Following Richard in came the newly appointed Paladin, Arthas of Lordaeron. Fording was not very impressed with the prince, but he could see that the handsome young man exuded kindness and wisdom, which was quite rare for him at his age. The jurors gathered

, and the Paladin motioned everyone to stand for the judge's entrance. All the men and women present stood up, and at this time Uther the Lightbringer entered the hall and walked up to the ornate lectern. This powerful and holy clergyman, who was also the master of the Knights of the Silver Hand, scanned the participants with eyes the color of ocean storms and a firm and unshakable look. His ornately etched silver armor seemed to reflect every light source in the vast hall, bathing Uther in a beautiful, shimmering glow. Uther was the First Paladin, and was considered the strongest warrior in the Alliance's armies. He was also considered the wisest and noblest of all the holy paladins. Everyone in the room was struck by his majestic demeanor.

Fording's will suddenly wavered. Before, he had insisted on his decision to tell the truth and accept his fate no matter who came out, but under Uther's stern gaze, his courage wavered. Perhaps he should do as Dathrohan and Alton said? Before he could think about it, his thoughts were interrupted by Uther.

"Paladin Fording. You are accused of treason against the Alliance and of refusing to obey direct orders from your superiors. As you know, this is a crime punishable by death. These noble lords gathered here will hear your case and then judge you accordingly under the Holy Light. What is your defense against the charges against you?"

"I plead guilty to the charges, my lord. I take full responsibility for my actions."

Uther's face froze for a moment, and then returned to normal in an instant. At the same time, the noise of the angry knights sitting behind Uther filled the room again. They were shocked that Fording confessed so directly.

"Very good." Uther's voice came out from his throat. The sound was like the rumbling thunderclouds before a storm, which might shoot lightning at any time. Fording could directly feel the suffocating feeling of the electric current in the air, and he could only barely steady himself.

Uther continued calmly: "Very good, please record that the Paladin Lord Fording has made a guilty plea."