Are MZ Shamans In Trouble In Romance Novels? - Chapter 124

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124.

 

-You want us to put on a new performance?

 

Comisae, who had visited the Drama Club, handed over a script that would help sway public opinion.

 

-Yes. Within ten days.

 

-The script might be manageable with a little work, but putting on a performance within ten days is practically impossible.

 

Everyone in the Drama Club looked troubled at the tight schedule. They said that no matter how skilled the actors and technicians were, impossible was impossible.

 

-Hmm… But if we minimize the stage equipment and ensemble, and have just the two leads carry the play, it might be doable.

 

After much deliberation, the Drama Club finally accepted the proposal. This completely settled the debt for finding Olivia Boneta’s unreleased script.

 

Two weeks later-

 

[The Talk of the Town Drama Club Presents a New Play!]

 

The Drama Club, which had been selling out shows day after day, newly presented a play called ‘The Gatekeeper of the Water Wall and the Girl.’ Critics praised this innovative production as a ‘friendship drama that transcends species differences.’ Meanwhile, the lead actors Sorpina Langbua and Terius Kozel revealed that this script was based on a true story…

 

The column published by the Student Newspaper Club spread throughout the Academy. It was thanks to the Drama Club’s unexpectedly huge success.

 

“…”

 

On a long bench, Comisae hid his face behind a newspaper while glancing at passersby. He had set out to conduct his own public opinion survey.

 

“Did you see the new play at the Grand Theater? Honestly, I cried a little.”

 

Students who appeared to be third or fourth years had settled in a corner of the street and were chattering away.

 

“When Leviathan transformed into Terius and said ‘The Water Wall is always open to you’… Oh, he was so handsome.”

 

“But did you see the column the newspaper club published? This play is based on a true story. Especially the Administrative Office part!”

 

“A true story? So the Administrative Office really did steal the token of friendship that Leviathan gave?”

 

The kids who couldn’t contain themselves burst with indignation. They already had plenty of resentment toward the Academy. But hearing that the school administration had robbed a student made their anger flare up for no particular reason.

 

“Who do they think they are, stealing what Terius—no, what Leviathan gave!”

 

“Exactly! Oh, but they’re holding a trial because of it!”

 

“…In one week.”

 

Calisia, who had naturally blended into the group, casually dropped the trial date.

 

“In one week? Hey guys, want to go observe?”

 

“We don’t have anything in one week, right? Let’s go! Or should we apply to be jurors?”

 

“Yeah, sounds good!”

 

The students, instantly fired up with enthusiasm, ran off somewhere. Through their flowing hair, the words “those trial guys” could be heard.

 

***

 

One week later-

 

“Hurry up! We’re late!”

 

Academy students who had finished their classes gathered at the Eastern Colosseum, the site of the public trial. It was a case where the Administrative Office and a freshman club were facing off head-to-head. They couldn’t help but be excited.

 

“Sorry. Excuse me! Let me through.”

 

“Come one, come all! Delicious fried corn for just 3 coins!”

 

“Those betting on the Administrative Office, this way! Those for the freshman club, over there! High odds!”

 

The massive circular structure was already packed with spectators and merchants creating a sea of people.

 

Boooooo-!

 

Shortly after, the sound of horns echoed as today’s main characters entered the colosseum. The most eye-catching group among them was the Administrative Office, accompanied by a legion of lawyers.

 

“If it’s the Camille & Jeanne Law Firm, shouldn’t we consider this trial practically over?”

 

Deep concern burst from the mouths of students who had come to support Comisae.

 

“Barbasha Alchemy Shop is no pushover either. Lawyer Robert is famous for his high win rate. Plus, he’s a former judge too.”

 

“Compared to that, the new club… Seeing that unfamiliar face, they must have picked a lawyer from within the law club.”

 

As the trial began, spectators shared their various impressions.

 

“Honorable Judge! Barbasha Alchemy Shop is also a victim. The Administrative Office threatened Mr. Barbasha, the shop owner, by using the term ‘purchasing stolen goods.'”

 

Lawyer Robert stepped forward. With public sympathy turning toward Comisae, there was only one stance the alchemy shop could take. Maximizing the damage they suffered to minimize their wrongdoing.

 

“Of course, we deeply regret being negligent with customer information and goods. However! In a situation where his livelihood could be directly threatened, Mr. Barbasha, being just an individual, didn’t have many options available. We ask for your consideration on this point.”

 

And besides, this was originally a fight between the Administrative Office and a student club. It wasn’t something the alchemy shop should be heavily blamed for.

 

“What is the crux of this case! It’s a dispute over ownership rights to Leviathan’s shed skin.”

 

The Camille & Jeanne lawyers stepped forward after listening to Robert’s argument.

 

“Leviathan became the gatekeeper of the water wall after being defeated in battle against the then-chancellor, Lord Corsitia, about 500 years ago.”

 

Camille & Jeanne highlighted the achievements of Corsitia, who was chancellor at the time. This was to inspire school spirit among the spectators and emphasize the legitimacy regarding Leviathan’s shed skin.

 

“Here, we submit this evidence.”

 

The Camille & Jeanne lawyer raised his arm high. Then, a large parchment unfolded in mid-air. It was an excerpt from part of the contract made between Chancellor Corsitia and Leviathan.

 

“If you look at the fourth line there, you’ll see the phrase ‘dedicates his entire being to the Academy.’ As you can see, the Administrative Office merely executed official duties based on past contracts! Please understand that they work tirelessly day and night for the public interest of the Academy!”

 

Our people are already working ‘overtime’ every day, and now they have to face lawsuits for executing official duties? Camille & Jeanne appealed toward the jury seats.

 

“Haam-.”

 

The last to step forward was Comisae’s lawyer. The law club’s biggest troublemaker, ‘Blair Dalton.’

 

“Umm umm umm umm umm.”

 

She scratched her short hair roughly and opened and closed her mouth like a carp. The courtroom fell silent as if cold water had been poured over it.

 

[Public interest? Is that really so?]

 

At that moment, Calisia cast ventriloquism from behind.

 

“Hey, aren’t we going to lose by making a mockery of the court?”

 

“…I’m too embarrassed to lift my head, tsk!”

 

Balak and Raktar, who glanced around, covered their faces with both hands.

 

“I’m submitting the first piece of evidence here. This is what Aisha Rombar, an Administrative Office staff member, confessed to a fortune teller.”

 

A magic video orb rose high into the sky and a large screen filled the colosseum.

 

-What if they expose ‘that item’? If the higher-ups find out that we offered bribes…!

 

The spectator seats were greatly shaken by the mention of offering bribes for budget allocation.

 

“What? They were talking about public interest and all that?”

 

“They robbed Senior Terius’s, no, Leviathan’s shed skin to increase their own budget?”

 

“They’re even freshmen, aren’t they? How could they take away something from those poor kids?”

 

The students’ anger was particularly tremendous.

 

“It’s just a one-sided claim! Nowhere in the video do the words Leviathan’s shed skin or Administrative Office appear!”

 

The Camille & Jean lawyers immediately launched into a rebuttal. The viewing orb was merely circumstantial evidence and could not serve as direct proof.

 

“Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm?”

 

[Aisha Rombar said he went to work to get an umbrella. The term ‘boss’ came up multiple times as well. Are you saying he has a side job?]

 

Calisia responded using ventriloquism.

 

“The coin has mi… No, we’ve reviewed the evidence submitted by the student club well. However, to prove the authenticity of the video, we need to identify who took half of the shed skin. And whether they actually possess the item.”

 

The tribunal looked toward the plaintiff’s seat.

 

“…Mmm? Mmm-mmm. Mmm-mmm-mmm.”

 

[…Evidence. Of course we have it. First, those who threatened the Administrative Office and stole the shed skin are the ‘Comprehensive Magic Research Lab.’]

 

Calisia looked up at the spectator seats with a confident smile. The Southern Harbor Alliance nobles, led by Elia Rohan, nodded their heads.

 

“Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm!”

 

[Let’s watch the video!]

 

With Calisia’s shout, a viewing orb appeared.

 

“…Kh, khk!”

 

Research lab assistants wearing navy blue robes hurried somewhere. It was a freshwater lake located in the Moonlight Forest.

 

-According to the thesis, Leviathan’s shed skin has the property of absorbing mana. Especially in water filled with lunar energy.

 

One assistant said while flipping through papers rapidly.

 

-When it comes to places filled with moonlight, there’s nowhere better than this lake! Kahahaha!

 

The assistants, excited by their new discovery, flared their nostrils. After a moment, they calmed their excitement and put the shed skin into the water.

 

-Hyaaaah!

 

The assistants, drawing up their full power, injected mana into the shed skin.

 

-Look at this! This intensity! This color! It’s as hard and lustrous as dragon scales!

 

The assistants gasped in admiration at the mysterious appearance that no gem could match.

 

-It’s too good an item for mere Administrative Office folks to have! Kahahaha!

 

-That’s right!

 

Vile laughter endlessly burst forth from outside the viewing orb.

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