In a laboratory within the city of New Ellie.
"Hey, hey, don't start messing around with your bottles and jars as soon as you get back. We're in this together now, and your fellow grasshopper hasn't had a good rest. If you don't perk up a little, you'll... hah... fall fast asleep. How about you chat with me for a bit?"
Covey was also in Byrne's personal lab at that moment, watching him hurriedly organize the many colorful reagents on the table that Covey couldn't name, and couldn't help but make a joke.
However, Byrne didn't even glance at him, continuing to frantically organize all the reagents on the lab table, keeping the useful ones and pouring the useless ones into the waste container, so busy that his feet barely touched the ground, and coldly said:
"If you're sleepy, pour yourself a cup of coffee. If you really can't, it's okay to take a nap. I'll wake you up while preserving your ability to move independently."
"Hey, don't look like you'd kill me if I weren't still useful. This joke isn't funny... uh, it should be a joke, right?"
Byrne suddenly looked over, his face as cold as ice. Cove stopped speaking as if he had suddenly choked, gave an awkward laugh, and involuntarily shrank back.
Upon seeing this, Byrne snorted and then slammed the documents in his hand onto the table, making them neat and tidy.
Finally, with a thud, Byrne slammed it on the table and suddenly said, "The elder just told me that the Tribunal won't hold its trial for at least another week. That's too slow; it has to be brought forward."
Upon hearing this, Covey raised an eyebrow. He knew exactly what Byrne was talking about; it was nothing more than Perlman's affair.
He will act as the catalyst, igniting the entire new Aerys...
"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, the court isn't a one-man show. It takes time for prosecutors to collect evidence and understand what happened."
When discussing his area of expertise, top lawyer Covey couldn't help but smirk, turned his back to the table, and leaned gently against it:
"And as you know, so-called laws and regulations are all vague sociological art. The so-called truth is a book of confusion for the general public. Plaintiffs and defendants rush to color the original foundation, using details to replace the whole picture, and using emotions to decorate the facts."
“We’ve already made our move; our presence is evident in the books. A great deal of attention has been drawn to it. A small number of people have chosen to remain silent, believing that this may not be the truth.”
"But most people don't have that kind of willpower!"
Covey took out his phone, and as he swiped through the pages, he saw the Sheriff's Forum, the Rope Net... wherever the internet reached, heated debates were taking place, with public opinion even overwhelmingly in favor of Perlman.
"Some people are foolish, but also passionate and intolerant of any wrongdoing. After being deceived by our sweet words, they are willing to risk their lives to fight for us."
"Some people are indifferent; they're just here to watch the show and have some fun. Perlman's identity is perfect for having fun!"
"Just think about it, Perlman is a wanted criminal with a five million dinney bounty on his head. And now, we're telling the world that Perlman is innocent. The drama... heh heh!"
Kovi chuckled twice, glanced at his watch, and as time ticked by, he began to straighten his clothes and headed out of the laboratory.
"However, the elders are right. A week is far too long. It's enough time for TOPS Financial Alliance to erase all evidence."
"Then I'll put in some effort to put pressure on the Public Security Bureau. Once public opinion picks up, the Court of Judiciary won't just stand by and watch."
"Long live the vampire race!"
...
At 11:00 AM, in front of the Public Security Bureau.
Logically speaking, on an ordinary workday, the police station should be deserted.
But today, the entrance to the Public Security Bureau was packed with people, many of whom were shouting and protesting loudly.
"Protest! We demand a public trial! How could TOPS Finance not have rigged such a major case!"
"Exactly! It was TOPS Financial Holdings that instructed Vision Industries to carry out the demolition plan, so why should Perlman bear all the blame in the end? They've been lying to us for so long, do they still want to lie to us now?"
"You bastards, what do you think human life is?!"
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation, and the surging crowd surged forward like a tidal wave. Even the well-equipped police officers, who lined up with riot shields, were almost swept away by the people's anger.
Seth squeezed through the crowd, grabbed a megaphone, and yelled at the top of his lungs, "Quiet! Everyone, please rest assured, we will handle everything properly! We will get to the bottom of this, please be patient!"
However, all of Seth's efforts were too insignificant amidst the clamor of the crowd, and no one listened to him.
Especially since there were actually residents of Canvas Lane among the crowd, apart from those hired by the vampire clan, they were the most formidable force.
"Sheriff...sheriff..."
Suddenly, Seth heard someone calling him. Thinking that someone was finally listening to him, he was overjoyed.
As soon as I looked up, a black camera immediately came into view, its expensive glass lens reflecting the sunlight.
"Sir!"
A reporter from New Elido TV stretched out his arm and handed him a microphone. Despite his face being distorted by the crowd and his glasses being pushed up on his head, he remained dedicated and shouted loudly:
"Sir, how long does it take for the police to solve the case and for Mr. Perlman to be exonerated?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
