Trials

He has been through many busy days with the guards being even too efficient. Even so, he tries to give his best in giving the final and most objective judgement on every matter.
It is soon time for Shin. One of the few who actually commited a serious crime.

The hall is large, in the middle of it there is the Chief Justice's seat. To the sides, the people involved take place. There is also a part for the viewers.
Shin is accompanied to his place by the guards. His hands are chained and he is surrounded by a few guards.

Johan is on the other side, willing to bring his testimony. As for Dan Heng, he tried his all to convince him to speak against Shin, even telling him he would get a longer punishment by doing so, but it is still uncertain if he will.
She'er enters the hall, taking his place. He moves his gaze between the two sides then starts reading the report explaining the situation.

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Jing_Yuan «Raw strength can be enough to submit certain people.» Certainly not someone like himself, or Cyno. They are the types who get mad and violent themselves then. XD
«I will make sure to send the guards knocking to every door and collect the testimonies of the neighbourhood.»

Cyno. «But you came back to me. I wouldn't even have known of you, otherwise. You put yourself back into my hands, maybe because instill, your conscience is desperately trying to seek for redemption», he says through teeth.
He doesn't answer. «You are not going to cause any harm to anyone else. You are going to redeem yourself, whether you want it or not.»

Fake "Yes, but it is the easiest way, the least efficient too." Johan doesn't get into details, not wanting to give Jing Yuan suspects he could be tricking him.
"I'll do the same. Outside working hours, who wants to disappoint you, General."

"Don't dare to speak like you know what I want!" He lets out a slight growl. "You changed..." Not anymore his submissive lover.
"I can still cause harm to you if I want." He approaches Cyno threateningly. "I would do unspeakable things to you..."

Jing_Yuan «The effectiveness of the method depends on the person. It's very subjective.»
He is already disappointed in himself, for letting all that happen. «Don't push yourself too hard, you will have your own duties to attend to.» He sighs.

Cyno. «I never changed in the slightest. I doubt it would even be possible for someone of my nature to change in any way.» At least for what concerns his sense of justice.
«You can try. If you think you can scare me with your pointless threats, it seems that you don't know "your love" at all.» He has a pretty aggressive demeanor right now.

Fake Johan shrugs. "Each abusive person dreams of the perfect victim for them.
I know, but I also know who has experience in the field and can help me."

"Cyno, you are crossing the limits...you can't possibly keep me caged like this." He is caught and powerless, it angers him even more.
He narrows his eyes, being angry to be under Cyno's control. It is the total opposite he wanted. "Whatever you have in mind, it is not going to work. Release me." He clenches his fists.

Jing_Yuan «Until they find the wrong one.» It's as if he knows what's going on with Cyno!!
«Miko? If she can help to investigate the matter, it would be of great assistance. I heard that she is very skilled on the field. She might notice details that guards missed.»

Cyno. «I am not crossing any limit, this is all within my rights and duties, to be absolutely fair. With what you dared to do, you should only be grateful that I have taken the matter into my hands.» He thinks to be talented at forcing people to redeem themselves.
«You can whine all you like, I'll keep you leashed for the rest of our existence, if needed. Your only chance to "escape" this is for you to repent and redeem yourself.» But nothing as simple as just a fake sorry and a handshake with Dan Heng. XD