The coming of the Fauns

Court verdict.

Reijin City. For Ron, this was a turning point. Now his future fate was being decided. And Judge William, along with the jury, left the courtroom in order to pass the final verdict on the guy.

The decision was made, always in a separate room, with good sound insulation. So that no one could overhear their conversations. Guarded by government officials outside the doors. At this point, the judge himself with his assistants once again discussed all the details of the case that they were leading. After that, they come back, only with the result.

Everything looked around, quite beautiful and exquisite. Even chairs were made of precious metal. Very expensive and rich, this place looked. Much better than the rest of the city. Although Reijin himself, was not a poor enough city, to put it mildly.

"Gentlemen, proceed. I want to hear your views on the Ron Herbert case. Defendant who unlawfully merged with Fleziradia."

The first to speak was Judge William, in the center. He was still thinking about what decision to make. The jury was on the sides, on both sides. And everyone was preparing, one by one, to express their opinion on this matter.

"Yes, there is nothing to think about. The death penalty." 

"This i***t did not even deny when he gave his testimony. In his own words, he took and confirmed everything." 

"Yes, and with such pride, as if it were some kind of achievement. No respect at all. He just pisses me off." 

In sequence. Each of the jurors spoke the same decision. Everyone wanted to execute him, regardless of the fact that this unusual case still needs to be studied and sent early, Ron to the block. They believed that breaking the law was simply unacceptable. It doesn't matter what the situation is. The guy must bear the appropriate punishment.

"Well, in principle, we can finish. The entire board made a unanimous decision. I have no choice but to give you this right. Give him a verdict." 

After listening to the end, conversations from the outside. Judge William was going to close this case right away. After all, if none of the jury decides to intercede for the defendant. Then the verdict will be passed by them, without the participation of a judge. These are the rules. And here, even the ruler of justice himself is simply powerless.

But everything happened in an unexpected way. Found, the only person. Who was for the fact that his punishment was mitigated. Because he believed that it could be used to protect humanity. And this extraordinary power. After all, she came from Nika herself.

"Wait, Judge William. It's too early to put an end to it. I think otherwise. This is a one-of-a-kind case. And we just have to take this opportunity and study this phenomenon. The new strength he received from meeting Nika. There is a chance that he will open the way for us. To the body of this girl and we will be able to understand her."

It was a juror named Rigr. From the very beginning, he did not plan to agree with the others. Simply, he let others speak first, and then he spoke himself. His entire family was killed by the Fauns. He hated them in every possible way. And he was ready to grab any opportunity and take a risk, just to destroy. The enemy outside the city walls.

"Rigr. Are you not on our side? Why?" 

The one on the right looked at him with amazing eyes. He didn't understand. Why his colleague thought so. Indeed, for him and others, laws are above personal ambitions. And the judge, if he thinks so, his actions. It will be in the right, just to expel the juror at the end of the case. Thus, depriving a high-paying job.

"Why do you think that laws can be disregarded?" 

William asked a fairly standard question and now, Rigra's answer depends on his future fate. Death, of course, does not shine for him, but he is quite capable of being unemployed.

"Because it can become a new key to saving the planet. And if there are no people left who must follow it, then the law simply will not make any sense." 

He did not even hesitate to give a completely obvious answer. And now, the previously known result of the case has become more complicated. In the sense that using his power is also quite possible. Then the people will have a new trump card against the Fauns. And this theory has a place to be.

"Okay. This concludes the meeting. Exit to the hall. I still need to be alone for five minutes. To weigh everything and accept the verdict." 

"Yes, Mr. Judge." 

The entire jury got up and left the room. Leaving Judge William with himself. Because now, he needed to calculate all the pros and cons in order to come to a final decision.

“And what, tell me to do with him? I did not expect that such an easy task could cause such inconvenience."

In the hall, meanwhile, there was a loud hum. The spectators, in anticipation of the verdict, discussed with each other the whole course of events. In particular, the defendant and his stupidity, which he did. They already buried Ron in advance. About 5 minutes after the jury arrived. The noise did not subside.

"Everyone, stand up. The trial is underway." 

Until the assistant shouted into the loudspeaker and Judge William came in and sat down in his place. Then no one dared to utter a word. There was just deathly silence in the hall. And the doer of justice himself, has already prepared to voice his sentence.

"Since the opinion of the jury was divided. I decided to make that decision on my own. And here's my answer." 

The whole hall, holding their breath and full of voice, took and shouted: "Death penalty." Since they were sure of this answer and they wanted to fool around a little. For such behavior, it is quite possible to receive a serious reprimand and a fine, in a fairly large amount. For this was considered a violation of order.

Only they were wrong and the decision that was made by Judge William. It was surprisingly different. From which, the jaw of the whole room just hung and went numb.

"The defendant Ron Herbert was found guilty of illegal use of the mineral Fleziradia. And give him a punishment. In the form, eternal service in the detachment of Flezia, on the ship Levia Ladder. And also, to conduct a number of experiments on the body and in every possible way, to study this phenomenon."

The guy was spared, and even more than that, he was allowed to join the ranks of the detachment of Flezia. And they also made a guinea pig out of it. And now he has to live his whole life as he has always dreamed of. Plus, with constant experimentation. Until humanity unravels the mystery of receiving its power.

"Mr. Judge. Really, this is for real. I, along with the rest of the Flairz, will defend the world from threat." 

At last. And then I already wanted to say goodbye to my head.

Only he did not yet understand how heavy a burden it was. If the other Flairz also have the opportunity to have a family and children. Those who fly on the Levia ladder are completely deprived of such an opportunity. They will have to give all of themselves to this business.

"Yes baby. You are now, officially, the Flairz. Remained, only formalities. With this, I declare the meeting closed." 

"Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Thank you. Mr. Judge." 

He jumped and screamed with happiness, like a complete moron. Completely, regardless of where he is. His emotions seethed over the edge. And he was pleased with the prevailing circumstances.

“What an interesting turn of events. I don't think Commander Jack will be happy to hear of this. But personally I want to see his power."

"Well, thank God. Let him wait, a lot of hard work. But still, it's better than a stupid death. I think you and I will be friends, Ron."

Catherine and Emo were pleasantly surprised. Their kindness and curiosity are happy to accept a new member into the ranks, to their ship. What cannot be said about others and their commander. It is not known yet how the others are, but for sure, Jack will not take pleasure in this. As soon as he finds out, Judge William's decision.

After all, he left the hall earlier and did not wait for the end of the sentence. Because, like everyone else, I believed that the result was a foregone conclusion.

"Apchi. Something I have, some kind of bad feeling. Not good, all this."