Chapter 685 Gods Make Mistakes? Have You Read the Manga?

Pre-trial begins!

Preliminaries are finally about to begin!

Just after the candidate jury entered the courtroom, there were many more people in the hearing seat unconsciously.

Most of them are people from the news media who received the wind and came to see the content of the trial.

The chairman of the Eastern Metropolis Council was prosecuted. This is a big news that has not been seen once in more than ten years.

How could they be absent?

Zhao Chunming from the District Prosecutor's Headquarters vs. City Council Speaker Zhang Tianlong!

This is a real fight between dragons and tigers!

Moreover, apart from Kai Zhang Tianlong, the defendant also had Lin Xiangtian from the Jincheng Group and Wu Yuanzong, a celebrity in the martial arts world.

If one of them was sued, it was already big news. This time, the three of them are like a volcano erupting in the media world!

And in the corner of the first row of the hearing booth, there is a "big man" sitting.

Zhang Wei!

Now everyone knows that Zhang Wei and Zhang Tianlong are at odds. I heard that Zhao Chunming sued Zhang Tianlong, and there is Zhang Wei's shadow in it.

So now that Zhang Wei came to the scene, it didn't seem to be a big deal.

All in all, today is definitely a day of explosive headlines, and the news media all smell the headlines.

Even if you click on the hot search in the V blog community on your mobile phone now, Zhang Tianlong's trial has rushed to the top ten position, and this popularity is still rising.

"Then, this court now, now the pre-trial begins!"

Lao Chen glanced at the candidate jury, most of them were locals from Dongfang Metropolis, and the qualifications of the jury obviously met the requirements of the defense.

"Which one of you will come first?"

"I will come first!"

Laura got up immediately, and then nodded to Lin Xiangtian.

Stepping on her high heels, she walked step by step in front of the candidate jury.

"Ahem, hello everyone, I am Laura Campbell from William International, and I am the barrister representing the three of Mr. Zhang Tianlong!"

Laura first introduced herself, trying to gain a good impression in front of the jury.

However, her self-introduction may not have much effect. After all, the local jury in the Eastern Metropolis did not feel any kindness towards her, a "foreign" woman.

"Then, I'll start asking questions."

Laura smiled at the jury, and the questioning began.

"Excuse me, do you know anything about the myth of Olympus?"

The first question stunned everyone in the courtroom.

Olympian mythology, what the hell?

It's not that they don't understand the myth of Olympus, but because they do, they are strange.

Why is the court's preliminary trial related to this myth system?

Old Chen was sitting in the trial seat, and the moment he heard this question, he subconsciously looked towards the farthest seat in the first row of the hearing seat.

"This question seems to be raised by that kid, right?"

For a moment, Lao Chen couldn't tell whether this Laura was imitating Zhang Wei, or she had the purpose of asking questions.

Similarly, Zhao Chunming subconsciously glanced at Zhang Wei.

This question actually made him feel that it was not him who asked Zhang Wei just now, but the illusion of the opposite party.

But Zhang Wei, who was sitting in the hearing booth, reflected it at this moment.

"So that's the way it is. High-ranking people have shortcomings. This is Laura's purpose!"

"What purpose?"

Xiao Baihe who was sitting next to him immediately became suspicious, what the hell, what did you see?

"Old Xiao, think about it, why is it Olympus mythology, not the Nine Realms, not the ancient mythology of the Dragon Kingdom, not the ancient Elephant Kingdom next door, the Curry Kingdom, or even the mythology system of Laura's hometown, Do you know why?"

"I don't know!" Although Lao Xiao couldn't be straight, he put his hands on his hips in anger.

"In the Olympian mythology system, each of the twelve main gods has a shortcoming. For example, Zeus is lustful, Hera is jealous, Beauty is a prodigal woman, etc. Have you noticed that each god has strengths and weaknesses?"

"Pros and cons?"

Xiao Baihe thought about it carefully, then looked at Zhang Tianlong in the dock, and a thought flashed in his mind.

Yes, gods have advantages and disadvantages, so what about humans?

Do people also have strengths and weaknesses?

"It seems that you have thought about it. If the great gods are not perfect, then as the chairman of the city council, Zhang Tianlong, whether he has problems, or the jury will think, the great chairman Zhang is a human being after all, and there are some problems, or It's normal to make mistakes, right?"

"So this is ah……"

Xiao Baihe finally understood that the purpose of Laura's question was actually this.

Although human beings cannot be gods, but because of this, the gods in the Olympus mythology system have shortcomings, let alone human beings?

That's what Laura is for.

Before the jury, Laura also showed her purpose.

"In Olympus mythology, every main god is a supreme existence, but you may have heard more or less that each main god has its own advantages and disadvantages, right?"

Among the jury, many people nodded subconsciously.

Laura found that most of the people who nodded were young people, while some old people looked confused.

"Old people are mostly rigid, stubborn people, they are pedantic and don't know how to adapt. Such people are not the jury I need!"

"Everyone, anyone who agrees that even gods can make mistakes, so humans can also make mistakes, please raise your hands!"

Among the jury, many people raised their hands cautiously.

"Judge Chen, the defense accepts jury numbers 4, 17, 19 and 25."

Just for the first question, Laura picked 4 jurors.

After finishing all this, Laura smiled slightly at Zhao Chunming and gave up her seat.

It was the turn of the prosecution to ask questions.

Zhao Chunming walked in front of the jury and first introduced himself.

"I am Zhao Chunming, a member of the Serious Crimes Division Office of the District Prosecutor's Headquarters. I also represent the prosecution. In this case, I will serve as the public prosecutor and do my best to seek justice for the victims of the Dongfang Star attack two years ago."

Old Zhao said with a determined face.

His words also made the jury nod subconsciously, and at the same time they were a little curious.

Was the attack on the Oriental Star two years ago really something tricky?

Zhao Chunming's words had a good effect anyway, earning him a lot of impression points.

This is incomparable to Laura, because Zhao Chunming is from Dongfangdu, and he has worked in the inspection system for many years, so he has some reputation.

"Since the defense lawyer mentioned the Olympus system just now, the prosecution will just ask the next question, have you heard of the game "God of War"?"

As Zhao Chunming spoke, he subconsciously glanced at the draft in his hand. He was actually muttering to himself, what is "God of War"? He doesn't even play games, so he doesn't understand it at all.

And hearing the name "God of War", many young people in the jury, or jurors in their twenties and thirties, all had their eyes light up slightly.

"The defense emphasizes that there are faults in the consciousness of the gods, and the gods have shortcomings, but this shortcoming may lead to the overturning of the world and the suffering of all beings. At this time, a great warrior appeared. He terminated one god after another, and he The purpose of doing this is only for the justice in his own heart."

As Zhao Chunming spoke, he asked, "Excuse me, do you support that soldier's decision? If you support it, please raise your hand?"

Following his question, all the younger jurors raised their hands quickly, very quickly.

"What the hell is this?"

On the trial seat, Lao Chen was stunned when he saw this scene.

Good guy!

You all learn from that kid, right?

Lao Chen subconsciously glanced at the clerk's position, and Li Qinghua immediately spread his hands.

You see, I'm useless. Although that kid is my son-in-law, I'm just a court clerk, and I'm only in charge of recording, and I don't care about anything else.

"What the hell is this time?"

Xiao Baihe looked at Zhang Wei again.

"Why, Old Xiao, Master Kui don't even know each other?"

"I don't play games!"

Seeing Zhang Wei raising his eyebrows, Xiao Baihe's tone was very unhappy.

Come on, you are a lawyer, this is a court, but you guys are talking about games?

Is this appropriate?

Obviously inappropriate!

Zhang Wei, on the other hand, did not realize this at all. Instead, he stared at the field calmly and murmured, "In short, Master Kui represents sanctions, revenge, and all other resistance to gods!"

"Since the gods were at fault and the civilians could not punish them, Lord Kui turned into a sharp blade and slashed at the cruel and ruthless gods. His weapon Chaos Blade killed countless gods. This is his expression of justice in his heart!"

"In the same way, if Zhang Tianlong is really at fault, what we need is sanctions and revenge. If he really killed the passengers on the Dongfang Star, he will have to pay the price!"

After speaking, he looked in the direction of the jury.

"Judge Chen, the prosecution accepts jurors No. 1, No. 3, No. 11, No. 13, and No. 15!"

Zhao Chunming even confirmed five jurors at once.

Just when Lao Chen was about to pick up his notebook and record it, Laura stood up.

"Judge Chen, we dismiss juror No. 1, No. 3 and Juror No. 15!"

Laura used the defense's right of dismissal to dismiss three of them.

"Fine!"

Seeing this, Lao Chen could only wave his hand at the three of them, and then wrote down the remaining two numbers.

"Sure enough, the purpose is too obvious, it was seen by the other party."

Zhang Wei, who was sitting in the hearing booth, smiled slightly when he saw Laura using the refusal method.

If it was Zhang Wei's question, it might be a little more cryptic, so that the opponent can't guess the purpose.

But Lao Zhao is a "beginner" in this routine after all, and he is not very proficient in mastering it. Laura caught the key information during the questioning.

But Zhao Chunming was not annoyed, instead he glanced at Laura, and then at Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei nodded immediately, indicating that you can continue.

"Defense, don't you continue?" Old Zhao naturally asked.

"Prosecution, you can ask questions. We don't plan to continue asking questions." Laura gave up the right to ask questions.

She planned to use the remaining 3 chances of rejection, so she had to sit in the audience and stare at Zhao Chunming all the time.

Seeing that Laura was not going to come up, Zhao Chunming could only continue to ask questions.

But this time, looking at the draft in his hand, he hesitated for a moment.

Zhang Wei prepared two questions for him, and he bypassed the one that made him speechless, and chose another simpler one.

"Excuse me, everyone, are you the one who is in charge at home?"

This question does not have any technical content, and the content of the question is not as abstract as before.

Be the master?

The jury looked at each other, and then many raised their hands.

"Excuse me, when you were the masters of the family, were you ever questioned by your family members? Please raise your hands if you have been questioned."

Almost all of the jurors who raised their hands stopped.

"Okay, let me answer one more question."

Zhao Chunming almost took note of the jurors who raised their hands, and then asked again: "Excuse me, will you accept these questions?"

"Those who will take over, please keep raising your hands. Those who cannot accept family members' doubts, please lower your hands."

Subconsciously, many jurors put down their hands.

Obviously, as the head of the family, they do not accept rebuttals from family members.

Zhao Chunming obviously didn't want such people. He focused his attention on those jurors who didn't let go and were more able to tolerate some family advice.

It's a pity that there are very few such people, because once a person has power, he may become arbitrary and unacceptable to be refuted by others.

Especially in a small family, the changes will be more obvious.

So, Zhao Chunming looked at Judge Chen.

"The prosecution accepts juror numbers 17, 21 and 30!"

These three people were the last three jurors who raised their hands.

"Judge Chen, the defense dismisses these three!"

Seeing this, Laura immediately used her right of refusal to dismiss all three of them.

And after she dismissed it, she gave Zhang Wei a provocative look.

The purpose of your question is too obvious, do you really think I can't see it?

Well, she did see it.

Zhao Chunming's face suddenly collapsed, because he thought the purpose of this question was very good, but unfortunately, the only three prospective jurors were all excluded.

"Old Zhao, do you still want to continue asking questions? The jury is still short of people!"

Old Chen has spoken, and the defense has used the right of rejection three times this time, and they can no longer reject it, so please continue.

But Lao Zhao was a little embarrassed, because the normal questions were gone.

He could only open the draft and look at the first question.

"Jurors, have you read superhero comics?"

As soon as this remark came out, Lao Chen regretted it.

I knew tm, you old Zhao is not serious anymore!

And the jury once again refreshed their knowledge, with a look of bewilderment.

Superhero comics, is this what the tm the jury needs to know?

However, many younger jurors nodded subconsciously.

Of course, they have read superhero comics, and even watched a lot of popcorn movies.

"Okay, listen to this question, which comic book superhero team do you like?"

After the question, Lao Zhao also gave an example by the way: "Any team is fine, regardless of pros and villains, heroes or anti-heroes, such as the Illuminati, Avengers, Hydra, Suicide Squad, etc. Which one do you like? ?”

As Zhao Chunming spoke, he walked up to a young juror.

"May I ask, which one do you like?"

"I like the Illuminati because they are cool, tall, smart and authoritative!" This is the boy's answer.

Zhao Chunming looked at Zhang Wei almost subconsciously, but Zhang Wei shook his head slightly.

Those who like the Illuminati, pass it!

Lao Zhao was helpless, and continued to look at the next one: "Miss, what about you?"

"I love Suicide Squad because of my favorite Harley Quinn!"

Zhao Chunming looked in Zhang Wei's direction again, and this time Zhang Wei nodded.

Old Zhao could only sigh: "We accept this juror."

"Sir, do you like superhero teams too?"

"Of course, I definitely like it. Although I look old, I also spent money to buy comic books to read when I was young!"

The man chuckled, and then saw that Lao Zhao wanted to ask a question, and immediately answered: "I like Hydra, hahaha, because they can never be defeated!"

The man's answer made many jurors secretly call him a good guy.

I've seen people who like other teams, but I haven't seen anyone who likes Hydra.

Old Zhao didn't understand the tricks here, but he still looked at Zhang Wei.

This time, Zhang Wei gave a thumbs up directly.

This jury is very good!

Zhao Chunming thought, what the hell is Hydra? It sounds like a villain!

"Judge Chen, accept!"

But he nodded in acceptance of the jury.

And Laura, who was sitting on the defense table, wanted to stand up and dismiss it after seeing this scene.

Because she also stared at Zhao Chunming and Zhang Wei from the beginning to the end.

Seeing Zhang Wei giving a thumbs up, she instinctively wanted to reject it, but she also knew that she had used up the number of rejections.

Therefore, she could only sit there with a displeased expression on her face.

Questions continue.

"I just like the Avengers. As the protagonists, don't you think they are very handsome?"

"Judge Chen, the prosecution rejected this juror!"

"I like the Thunderbolt team. Most of the members are both good and evil. In order to eradicate evil from the world, they don't care about the means and methods. It can be said that it is very in line with my expectations!"

"The prosecution accepts this juror."

"I like the Celestial Group, they are high above, creating life and world order, they..."

"reject!"

"I like……"

"accept!"

As some members of the jury answered questions, Zhao Chunming finally selected enough jurors.

"Very well, the list of 12 people has been confirmed, because considering the influence of the case and the pressure of public opinion, this court has decided to start the first formal hearing tomorrow afternoon!"

After Lao Chen finished speaking, he rang the gavel and announced the schedule.

"Tomorrow? It seems that the attack on the Oriental Star has indeed had a great impact, and the city court has no choice but to respond positively!"

Seeing Lao Chen leave the table after making the announcement, Zhang Wei and the others also stood up.

Courts began to dissolve.

Zhang Tianlong's party quickly left the court under Zhang Wei's gaze.

It doesn't matter if you don't leave. After all, there are reporters and media outside the door. They have to leave early, otherwise they won't be able to leave.

And Lao Zhao also came to Zhang Wei's side, and after saying hello, he went back to prepare.

The court will be held tomorrow, so he probably will have to stay up late today.

"Let's go too, just take a look and see what Zhang Tianlong will do next!"

"Is it too late? Doesn't it mean that the court will start tomorrow? What can they do overnight?"

"There are so many things you can do in one night, why don't you come to my room and I'll tell you how many things you can do in one night?"

"go away!"

Seeing Zhang Wei's lack of seriousness, Xiao Baihe immediately became angry.

"Haha, just kidding, but I can probably guess what Zhang Tianlong is going to do!"

As Zhang Wei said, the frivolity of flirting with Xiao Baihe just now quickly subsided, and a flash of understanding flashed in his eyes.

If he guessed correctly, Zhang Tianlong's routine must be...

An evening talk show!