Chapter 1360 - 433: Sinful Verdict
Jicheng.
On the eve of the apocalypse, supernatural phenomena in Jicheng increase.
Strange tales at the subway platform, bizarre residents in Miracle Mansion, and more and more murders...
Although compared to Hujiang, Jicheng appears much more normal.
But Jicheng is like an apple that seems normal on the surface, yet is ravaged inside by countless worms.
Jiang Chengzheng, as a judge, is an extremely diligent judge. Cases that come into his hands always proceed to trial quickly, with judicially standard verdicts.
In the apocalypse, Jiang Chengzheng’s actions also attract the attention of a certain sequence.
Blessings and curses often come together.
If certain events hadn’t occurred, having this sequence might let Jiang Chengzheng oppose An Rongzai when the apocalypse arrives.
In Jicheng, there will be Demon Kings, and there will be heroes.
Countless people will also find the ability to survive under his protection.
But it is precisely because he has been chosen by a special power—
More and more strange cases come to him.
On the eve of the apocalypse, the madness in Jicheng has toppled his understanding.
The first case—the Mirage Mansion disappearance case.
At this moment, emotions crumble.
This is the case of the apocalypse.
The first paranormal case Jiang Chengzheng began judging.
Plaintiff, the people of Jicheng.
Defendant, An Rongzai’s secretary—Jin Zaimin.
As residents moving into Miracle Mansion, all with stiff twisted smiles, all looking at the judge with vacant eyes.
Judge Jiang Chengzheng feels uneasy under such gazes.
"Not guilty! Not guilty! Not guilty!"
At this time, dozens of residents begin cheering in court.
They demand Jin Zaimin be found not guilty.
They truly seem like puppets.
It’s the first time Jiang Chengzheng sees such a wicked scene.
He is quite frightened.
"This... how could it be."
Since entering the profession, Jiang Chengzheng has always been extremely dignified and upright.
But seeing countless people as if possessed, looking at him with eerie smiles, he sees fear.
Jin Zaimin spreads his hands:
"You see, how could there be issues in my mansion."
"Furthermore, defendants, you are also welcome to move into Miracle Mansion; our new Miracle Mansions still need a few more, and there will be a total of seven Miracle Mansions waiting for you."
"Do you want to reunite with your families?"
Residents of Miracle Mansion begin approaching their original family members with strange postures, those who haven’t yet moved into Miracle Mansion.
They start hugging, some begin to feel fear, and some start self-comforting.
Shortly after, Jin Zaimin speaks:
"I will also give you a generous ’compensation’, don’t misunderstand, this is not because we’ve done wrong, but rather our pity and charity, and in a way, compensation for the disturbance caused."
"Your families are living well in Miracle Mansion."
"They won’t have issues; if you miss them, feel free to move in."
Truth be told, from beginning to end...
No Jicheng person dares to accuse An Rongzai.
But Jin Zaimin believes there are still many Jicheng people hesitant to move in.
Especially some sacrificial offerings with "qualities" that are more cautious.
To trick these people into Reversed Seven Mansion requires some tricks.
Thus, An Rongzai’s secretary, Jin Zaimin, begins considering strategies. First, to dispel certain people’s unease.
Best find someone considered authoritative in these people’s eyes.
Judge Jiang Chengzheng was chosen by Jin Zaimin.
This embodiment of justice, considered a beacon by countless people.
If "not guilty" comes from his mouth, surely many would find relief and start willing to move into Reversed Seven Mansion.
Jin Zaimin prepares a lot for this, spending quite a bit of money.
Jiang Chengzheng is frightened, seeing people decide not to accuse anymore, he gathers courage again to persuade.
But he is a judge without such a position.
"I need medical examination reports, detailed examination reports," Jiang Chengzheng says.
Jin Zaimin already calculated:
"It just so happens they all completed exams the day before yesterday."
A large number of examination reports submitted, all showing no issues.
At this moment, Jiang Chengzheng feels a sense of powerlessness.
His hands tremble.
He can tell these people are all mentally unwell, Miracle Mansion... really hides something eerie.
Maybe it’s human experimentation inside? Or something else.
But he lacks evidence, both defendant and plaintiff are together; all outside evidence was prepared in advance...
Jin Zaimin says:
"Judge Jiang, you only need to deliver a fair, impartial... judicially correct judgment."
If the apocalypse arrives, the judicially correct result is to mislead countless people into trusting Miracle Mansion...
Then is judicial correctness still the goal to pursue?
But as a judge, if he turns a blind eye to facts, if he doesn’t uphold what he believes in...
Then is he still a qualified judge?
Under enormous pressure, Jiang Chengzheng ultimately delivers a judgment that meets standards—
An Rongzai’s side, not guilty.
Though he soon begins to advocate, indicating that Miracle Mansion might have issues, urging everyone not to blindly move in...
But this advocacy is masked by the media.
The sky over Jicheng is terrifyingly dark.
After this case, Jiang Chengzheng starts pondering, if paranormal forces invade...
What he should uphold is moral justice or legal correctness?
He is tormented by this question.
But soon, a second issue appears.
A message pops up on Jiang Chengzheng’s phone: [Now, a girl is dying. Go save her. Address—]