I Am Unstoppable

While Gideon looked cold, anger and astonishment filled his heart. He was surprised by Jonathan's bravery while angry at the latter's utter disrespect.

Oswald, who was sitting in the judge's chair, was slightly surprised as well. Even though Jonathan looks normal, he shines from within. If we don't kill him today, he'll pose a great threat to all of us in the future. In that instant, his desire to kill Jonathan was strengthened.

Suddenly, Jonathan laughed and pointed at Gideon. “What kind of master are you, Gideon? You're willing to incriminate me for a single raw stone. Is that something a respected master does? So what if you have the raw stone? A despicable man like you will never reach the heights of the three Great Emperors and Divine Emperor!”

“You insolent brat!” At that moment, Frost stood up. With a cold glint bursting from his eyes, he exclaimed, “How dare you still make baseless accusations and slander Master Gideon, you thief! Today, Master Oswald and the elders will find out the truth and deliver justice to the guilty in The Inquisition!”

With a sneer, Jonathan said, “You're just a lapdog, Frost. Get out of here. Are you that eager to lick your master's boot?”

Hearing that, Frost blushed.

It was then Oswald banged the gavel and ordered coldly, “Silence!”

Jonathan was slightly shocked before he stopped arguing because there really wasn't any point to it.

When Oswald glanced at Jonathan, he noticed the latter was staring at him straight in the eye, unflinchingly. It was the first time he had seen anyone doing that.

There was a fearless, unwavering look in Jonathan's eyes.

With a deep voice, Oswald uttered, “This is The Inquisition, the most just and most serious place in Divine Realm. Now, the trial for the theft of Gideon's raw stone by Jonathan, an external disciple, will commence. The plaintiff shall speak first.”

The plaintiff was Gideon, but he was too lazy to argue with Jonathan. Frost, representing Gideon, stood up. He first greeted Oswald before greeting the law enforcement elders. Then, he said, “Master Oswald, fellow elders, this was what happened. You see, my master has always possessed a raw stone. That stone had stayed by my master's side for two decades. I saw it once when I was young. That raw stone was usually placed on the throne in Astral Hall because my master has a habit of touching the stone. That day, my master summoned the thief, Jonathan, to reward him with three Ninth Immortality Pills. To my master's surprise, the thief said he didn't want the pills. He wanted to become my master's disciple.”

There was a pause before he sneered, “The thief was but an ordinary man. There was no way my master would take in someone as unremarkable as him as a disciple, so my master declined the request without hesitation. Master Gideon wouldn't covet him just because of a small favor. Because of that, the thief held a grudge. When he saw the raw stone Master Gideon touched habitually, he devised a malicious plan. After we left Astral Hall, the thief sneaked back in and stole the raw stone. If not for my juniors' swift intervention, the raw stone would've been stolen. Back then, the first thing the thief tried to do was to leave Divine Realm. The security guard at the gates can testify for me. Besides, why would he be in a hurry to leave if he wasn't a thief trying to steal something?”

That last sentence stung Jonathan when he heard it.

He had been called a thug and a pervert, but he had never been called a thief.

“That's the end of my statement, Master Gideon, fellow elders!” Once Frost finished speaking, he sat back down.

It was then Oswald turned to Jonathan. “The defendant is allowed to speak now. I and many law enforcement elders are here right now. So, if you really are framed, we'll declare your innocence.”

A glimmer of hope was ignited in Jonathan's heart as he spoke in a deep voice. “Fellow elders, Master Oswald, that raw stone belongs to me. When I went looking for the Sinai Bible with Lailah, we also found the Holy Chest. This raw stone was taken out of the Holy Chest. Lailah can testify that what I'm saying is true.”

“Where is she?” Oswald asked.

In response, Frost stood and informed, “Lailah is currently in Yeringham, Master Oswald. She hasn't returned yet.”

Oswald turned to Jonathan. “Your witness isn't here. Thus, that evidence of yours is considered invalid. Do you have any other witnesses?”

That stunned Jonathan. I still have one more witness, which is Mr. Cadman. However, I'm pretty sure he's very far away. I don't even know where to find him. A sigh escaped his mouth.

It was then a voice was heard. “I can testify for Jonathan that the raw stone was taken out of the Holy Chest he and I found.”

Lailah, who was wearing a white trench coat, entered the hall upon ending her sentence. Then, she continued to speak. “Also, I've never seen my master possessing that raw stone before nor was it ever present on his throne.” She paused, turning to Yuna. “Have you seen it before, Yuna?”

Upon standing up, Yuna glanced at her senior and Gideon fearfully before answering, “Indeed, I've never seen Master Gideon possess that raw stone before.”

That twist was something none of them expected.

Lailah ambled toward Jonathan and stood next to him.

Gideon's expression remained unchanged.

Glee rushed into Jonathan's heart because he had found hope.

Oswald uttered, “The plaintiff shall speak now.”

Standing up, Frost spoke. “I don't know why my juniors are speaking against their conscience. This raw stone has always been sitting on the throne. You visited Astral Hall before, Master Oswald. You've seen it before, haven't you?”

Oswald remained expressionless as he uttered, “I've seen it before, yes. The raw stone came into Gideon's possession when we went to Jazona in the past.”

Jonathan's expression changed drastically. He felt as though a bucket of freezing water had just dropped onto his head. Oswald is indeed in cahoots with Gideon!

Meanwhile, Frost continued, “Besides, there's a print of the raw stone on the throne. You may visit the place to take a look yourselves, fellow elders.” He paused before turning to Lailah and Yuna. “Lailah, Yuna, why are you two making baseless accusations and twisting the truth? Did Jonathan bewitch you two? It pains me to see you two betraying and slandering our master!”

Yuna's face paled instantly.

As for Lailah, she lowered her head silently because she was afraid Frost would see the burning rage in her eyes if she lifted her head.

“It's your turn to speak, defendant,” Oswald declared.

Staring at him coldly, Jonathan uttered, “You're lying.”

A cold glint bloomed in Oswald's eyes. “I've stated nothing but the truth.” There was a pause before he resumed, “Also, this is The Inquisition, the most just place in Divine Realm. Everyone has a right to speak here, including you, and especially me. However, that doesn't mean everything you say is true and that the others are lying. If you don't have any more arguments, we shall proceed to the next phase of the trial. It's time for judgment.”

Refusing to give Jonathan another chance to argue, he turned to the law enforcement elders. “Elders, please submit your opinion on the trial.”

There were in total six law enforcement elders there. Each of them was an individual of merit.

There were members of The Inquisition, and Oswald was their chief officer.

However, they weren't part of Oswald's factions.

All the elders were direct subordinates of Divine Emperor.

That was the reason the trial was a public one.

If not, Oswald would've just made a private agreement with Gideon and then pretended to provide a fair trial.

The elders began gossiping.

It was very difficult for Jonathan to stand still. I wonder if there'll be a miracle. Are these elders Oswald's people? Will they really uphold justice?

He couldn't help but glance at Lailah while she did the same.

Seeing the complicated look in her eyes, he smiled and shook his head. That was his way of saying that he didn't blame her for what happened.

In an instant, Lailah's eyes reddened as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Jonathan was the most special person in her life, the only man she had.