Chapter 351 – Witness Appears!
Suddenly appearing was a monster in the form of a white whale.
Although it was quite small compared to a real white whale.
Still, it was the biggest thing in this space.
Not lacking in size or presence whatsoever.
Amidst the sudden development, everyone was left speechless.
The host shouted in panic.
“Th-that’s a monster!”
“No! It’s a witness!”
The woman standing next to the monster firmly countered with a strained voice.
[Is that girl the one you contacted?]
‘Yeah, it’s the first time seeing her in person.’
That very woman was the representative of the Monster Rights Association.
They were completely opposite to Hunters.
That’s why I hesitated to contact them at first, but it was an unavoidable choice.
There was no one else but them who could protect monsters and animals without hesitation.
Even while everyone else was shocked and speechless.
The woman stood calmly next to the monster.
But it seemed someone else lacked that same calmness.
“Ahhh! F*ck! What the hell is going on!!!”
– Bang!
A man started firing his gun at the white whale-shaped monster.
Judging by his outfit, he was probably a guard.
“Ahhh! No!!! Our Whaley!!!”
While the woman screamed in horror.
Despite being shot, the white whale showed no reaction.
It simply walked slowly toward the guard in silence.
Before long, the white whale monster stood right in front of the guard, face to face.
Overwhelmed by the monster’s presence, the guard began to tremble.
“Wh-what have I done…”
– Thud.
So frightened, he even dropped his gun.
As everyone held their breath, wondering what would happen next.
Suddenly, the enormous white whale moved.
“Uh…?”
– Hug.
The trembling guard was gently embraced.
The guard spoke in an indescribable voice.
“Uuuh Uuuh Uuuh….Uuuh Uuuh…”
[What is he saying?]
‘He seems to be saying “I will still love the foolish person”,’ right?’
[……Ah, so that’s why it was a white whale.]
Even though they couldn’t communicate verbally, maybe the feelings were conveyed.
Tears began to flow from the guard’s eyes.
“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”
“Uuuh Uuuh.”
Seeing that, the woman became even more triumphant and turned her gaze to the host.
“See! Our monster doesn’t bite!”
“……It certainly seems that way.”
The host reluctantly acknowledged her words but pointed out the painfully obvious fact.
“But if it can’t communicate, how can it be a witness?”
“Th-that’s…”
Since the others couldn’t properly communicate with the monster except me.
It seemed I needed to step in for the flow of the situation.
[Now, it’s your turn.]
‘No way.’
That absolutely cannot happen.
The suspicion I am under is about commanding the monster to destroy the Academy.
That’s why taking on the role of the monster’s translator could backfire terribly.
[Well, if you did that, it would strengthen the argument that you commanded the monster.]
‘Even a little angle could make things annoying.’
Of course, that doesn’t mean that I won’t make use of the monster that just appeared.
Even if we can’t communicate with words, using the emotion called another language will suffice.
In a situation that was somewhat at a standstill.
I raised my hand and cautiously opened my mouth to the host.
“Host, may I prove that the relationship between the Chief and the monster is not pure love?”
“Yes, please try.”
As soon as those words left his mouth, I replayed the Chief’s mating video.
And naturally, a scream echoed throughout the courtroom once again.
“Why are you showing this all of a sudden!!!!!!!”
The host, unable to contain himself, shouted at me almost murderously.
But he couldn’t say anything anymore upon seeing the following scene.
No wonder.
– Thud. Thud. Thud.
“Uuuhhhhhh!!!!”
The monster cried out mournfully, shedding tears.
As everyone watched that scene, they were left speechless in the moment.
Even the woman from the Monster Rights Association cried just as sorrowfully as the monster.
“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…”
“How much pain you must have felt…”
“Sniff… I didn’t know rape was a crime…”
In an instant, it became a moment mourning the victim’s sorrow.
After a little time passed, and as tears continued to flow, the monster calmed down somewhat.
The host, pretending to clean his glasses, secretly wiped his tears and cautiously spoke to the monster.
“Dear victim monster, so was your relationship with the Chief one of unilateral rape?”
“Uuuhhhhhh!!!!”
Although words didn’t connect, the monster shook its head up and down vigorously.
Its whole body expressed that this was indeed the case.
“…I understand. Then, we will consider Kim Shinwoo’s statement valid.”
The host had no choice but to acknowledge my statement in light of that.
Then the host turned to the monster once more.
To confirm that the monster was the instigator of this incident.
“So, this destruction of the Academy was impulsively carried out due to the revenge of your kind?”
“Ooooon…”
Then the monster shook its head back and forth just like before.
Soon after, it politely gathered its fins and deeply bowed its head.
As if to say it was very sorry for having done this.
“Certainly, destroying the Academy is a crime… but we will consider this with mitigating circumstances.”
“Uuuh Uuuh.”
Saying thank you, the monster once again bowed politely.
Although the words didn’t get through, its emotions were clearly conveyed.
The host also bowed his head in gratitude to the monster.
“Not at all. Rather, thank you sincerely for coming to this humble place, despite your hardship.”
Then the monster began to leave the courtroom with a satisfied expression, smiling silently.
The woman from the Monster Rights Association quickly followed behind.
Probably to manage the monster’s mental state.
And the moment the monster exited and the court door closed.
The sad yet heartwarming atmosphere quickly turned into a sharp blade pointing in one direction.
That target was, of course, the Chief.
“I wonder if this public hearing is even necessary. We could proceed with the judgment right away.”
“Uh, wait a moment!”
“What else are you trying to say?”
The host openly expressed intense disgust.
But undeterred, the Chief hurriedly spoke.
“I can’t believe you filmed someone else’s private life! This is illegal! A crime!”
“……Hmm… That’s one way to view it.”
To pin any charge on me.
[As expected, you must be going for a drowning operation since you’re in over your head, huh?]
‘Ha, that bastard.’
This was the Chief’s last struggle.
He had already crossed the point of no return.
Trying to inflict as much damage on me as he could.
But that’s not too much of a problem.
“Host, this isn’t illegal filming.”
“Then what is it?”
I had already thought this through.
First, I pointed to the paused mating video of the Chief.
With a strong voice, I pointed out the obvious fact.
“Look closely!!! Where do you see human mating in this!!!”
“…Ah… I suppose that’s true.”
The host hesitated for a moment at my words but soon agreed.
Even the judges and prosecutors nodded in silence after hearing my words.
Ultimately, it meant that they tacitly acknowledged the Chief was not human.
In a situation with no further counterarguments arising.
Now was the time to strike fiercely.
“This is simply mating between a monster and an animal! It’s an observational camera!”
“……Viewing it that way is more accurate.”
The host nodded in agreement with my statement.
The Chief, sensing something strange about the situation, hurriedly spoke up.
“But still, this is undoubtedly illegal filming! You can’t just record without someone’s consent!!!”
“How can an observational camera be illegal filming! What does that even mean!”
It was already too late.
“By that logic, does it mean that all documentaries are crime footage!!!”
“…….I acknowledge Kim Shinwoo’s statement.”
Nobody could dispute my perfect answer.
[Well, by that logic, all broadcasting stations are disgusting entities, right?]
‘The funny thing is, that statement isn’t entirely wrong.’
[……Ah.]
The Chief, flustered and trying to say anything, shouted.
“Uh, wait a moment!!! There’s still more!!!”
“This public hearing is now over.”
The host’s solemn voice continued on, regardless of what the Chief had to say.
As if it were not worth listening to at all.
“Then we shall proceed with the judgment on the Chief who destroyed the Academy immediately.”
Finally,
The end of the long public hearing was beginning to come into view.
