Or perhaps, he was deliberately stalling for time and waiting for an order from his superior.
At that moment, the staff member, who had just left returned to the courtroom, walked to the judge and whispered a few words in his ear.
The judge's expression changed slightly, and he nodded. Then, he sat up straight, as if he had received clear instructions and knew what to do next.
Nox looked at the judge's expression and laughed. "It seems like he has received an order to be fair."
How could the judge be unfair and unjust?
After all, the entire Harken was watching the trial now.
In the courtroom, Brie was silent for two seconds. She seemed to have taken a deep breath before saying, "Everything I said is the absolute truth. If there's a single lie in what I said, I'll be struck by lightning!"
"Alright!" The judge agreed immediately. "In that case, please answer the plaintiff's lawyer's questions truthfully and seriously."
Brie nodded.
