Chapter 22: Dreams Reflect Reality
Clang!
The lights suddenly flickered on, illuminating Muen.
The brightness was almost blinding, making it difficult for him to open his eyes. Unfortunately, Muen couldn’t shield his eyes from the light because his hands were securely bound to the chair.
The surroundings were noisy, with countless dark figures seated in tiers like a staircase, whispering to each other, gesturing towards Muen.
“Bang!”
At the source of the light, the solemn judge struck the sacred gavel!
“Silence!”
“The case of disrespect towards Princess Selicia, regarding Muen Campbell, is now officially being brought to trial!”
“Now, the plaintiff’s attorney, representing Princess Selicia, will present the charges against the defendant!”
Clang!
A new spotlight illuminated the wooden table behind which the defendant’s representative sat. The plaintiff’s attorney, Eleanor Bugard, stood up, pushed her large black-framed glasses up, and began her harsh accusation against the defendant, Muen Campbell!
“Your Honor, please allow me to read aloud the crimes of Muen Campbell on behalf of the plaintiff!”
“Granted.”
“Firstly, Muen Campbell is nothing short of a despicable beast. He, with the status of her betrothed, dared to invite Princess Selicia to dance with him without permission, even daring to touch Princess Selicia’s delicate and fair hands arbitrarily. It’s too envious… It’s tarnishing Princess Selicia’s reputation!”
“Furthermore, Muen Campbell is nothing short of a despicable beast! He dared to invite Princess Selicia to a sealed room to be alone with him without permission. It’s too envious… It’s too unsettling!”
“Lastly, Muen Campbell is nothing short of a despicable beast! While alone with Princess Selicia, he not only shared the same air with her but also, unsatisfied, he drugged her tea and did such despicable things to Princess Selicia. It’s too envious… It’s too hateful!”
“In summary, Muen Campbell is nothing short of a despicable beast! On behalf of the plaintiff, I earnestly hope Your Honor will sentence Muen Campbell to death!”
“I see.”
The judge nodded expressionlessly.
“I have received the plaintiff’s request. Now, what does the defendant have to say?”
“I protest!”
Muen struggled violently.
“The plaintiff’s attorney is clearly biased and acting out of personal emotion. She is seeking personal revenge, seeking personal revenge!”
“Bang!”
The judge slammed the gavel down forcefully.
“Muen Campbell, it’s not your turn to speak now. I’m addressing your legal representative!”
Clang!
The spotlight once again fell on Muen’s defense attorney.
“Croak!”
As the defendant’s representative attorney, Mr. Frog’s eyes widened, and he solemnly voiced his opinion!
“Croak croak croak croak! Croak croak! Croak!”
“Ah, ah ah, ah ah ah ah.”
The judge nodded repeatedly. “I see! So, Mr. Defense Attorney, do you also believe that Muen Campbell is a despicable beast?”
“I object! Why is my defense attorney a frog, and furthermore, Your Honor, you can’t even understand what it’s saying!”
“Bang!”
“Muen Campbell, if you dare to disrupt this sacred court again, I will pronounce your guilt right now!”
Muen, resignedly, closed his mouth, only able to watch as his defense attorney gibbered nonsensically for a few moments before hopping away.
Alright, now he doesn’t even have a lawyer!
“Now, let the witness speak.”
Witness One: An, the personal maid of Muen Campbell.
“Yes, Master Muen is indeed a beast. He looks at my body with evil eyes every day. Whenever I wear a maid outfit, he gets excited, and he often hides the stockings I’ve worn. In fact, as his personal maid, I believe this is undoubtedly a very serious case of workplace harassment!”
Witness Two: Muen Campbell’s biological father, Duke Ronan Campbell.
“Sigh, I never expected this beast to be my son. As a father, I have truly failed. But rest assured, I will no longer acknowledge him as my son. From now on, my wife and I will focus on our new reproductive tasks! As for Muen… Hmph, you can do whatever you want with him. I couldn’t care less about the life of a beast!”
Witness Three: A classmate of Muen Campbell.
“Muen Campbell is a beast! Muen Campbell is a beast! Muen Campbell is a beast! Important matters must be said three times! Selicia is mine!”
“I see.”
After listening to the witness’s statement, the judge nodded knowingly:
“So, Muen Campbell, do you have anything else to say?”
“I protest! The witness is clearly lying, and one of them I seem to have seen in the position of the plaintiff’s attorney. She is clearly here to vent personal emotions and desires!”
“Ah, so you’re admitting that you’re a beast then?”
“No, you bastard! And aren’t you supposed to be judging my charges? Is there even a charge of being a beast in this world?”
“Bang!”
The judge struck his gavel once again and solemnly announced:
“I hereby declare, Muen Campbell, guilty of the crime of being a beast! Death penalty, to be carried out immediately!”
“Looks like there is!”
Before Muen could protest again, a shadow rose from the audience seats, surging forward like a tide.
They lifted Muen up, chanting in unison as they escorted him to the execution grounds:
“Beast! Beast! Muen Campbell is a beast!”
Swish!
The spotlight descended.
On the cold execution platform, the noose was already prepared!
The scene shifted, and Muen Campbell was already standing on the platform!
“No, don’t! I don’t want to die! I’m still young! I don’t even have a girlfriend! I haven’t even finished watching the second-to-last episode of my magical girl Little ●! At least tell me if Q survived or not!”
As the cold noose drew closer, Muen Campbell began to struggle frantically.
“Muen Campbell, don’t you think you’re not a beast?” Suddenly, a clear voice rang out.
Muen looked up and saw Selicia standing not far away. The judge, lawyers, witnesses, and audience had all disappeared, leaving only Selicia standing in the spotlight, coldly questioning:
“Muen Campbell, don’t you think you’re not a beast?”
“I…”
Not a beast?
No, he couldn’t answer that way, not when it came to Selicia.
After all, he had indeed done such things.
“I am…”
Tears of regret welled up in the corners of Muen’s eyes as he took a step forward, willingly stepping into the noose!
“Yes, I am a beast!”
“I, Muen Campbell! Am nothing but a despicable beast!”
…
“I am a beast!”
Muen shouted aloud, suddenly sitting up in bed.
Coincidentally, his eyes met An who was holding a bowl of medicine.
“…”
“…”
An silently locked eyes with Muen for a moment, then set down the bowl of medicine:
“I see, has Master Muen also injured his brain? Please wait a moment, I’ll go call the doctor to come and examine you again.”
“I haven’t!”
Author wants to write comedy but that’s not enough 😕