Song Kang strategically spread information through the media to counter the ongoing trial and restrain Yoon Nansul’s father, the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
His case was featured in the top news for consecutive days, and the front page of newspapers reflected a similar situation.
Despite Yoon Nansul’s father being the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court and even if they were fellow judges, Song Kang spared no effort to create an atmosphere where baseless judgments could not be made.
The judges, being human, couldn’t help but feel pressured by the push from senior judges and the public’s attention.
Amidst this soundless war, the second trial began.
Nansul entered the courtroom with the conviction that the court’s attitude had changed. Unlike the confident Nansul, Joo-hyuk couldn’t lift his face.
Rumors reached his ears that Nansul was embarrassed about standing before the bench.
As the judges entered the courtroom, everyone stood up. After showing respect to the court, they all sat down with emotionless expressions, and the trial began following the procedures.
“Prosecution, please begin.”
The judges fixed their gaze on the laptop placed in front. Nansul displayed evidence on the screen. Documents with the director’s signature and seal, approvals that Song Kang had denied receiving. It was a piece of evidence that the prosecution had to establish.
“The defendant, Na Song Kang, has claimed that he has never received such a report. However, here, he has clearly signed it. Moreover, the seal is also affixed. Is the defendant going to deny all these facts with a false claim?”
The judges calmly examined the evidence without much commotion.
“Defense, would you like to present your argument?”
“First, I’ll talk about the seal. There’s a Taesung seal stamped when Na Song Kang delegates his chairman authority, and there’s a seal stamped in his director capacity. However, this seal, no, this is just a stamp made and used by someone.”
Haein picked up the documents containing the real signature and seal of Na Song Kang.
“It’s already included in the submitted evidence.”
The court scrutinized the contents, and the presiding judge looked at the prosecutor’s seat.
“Prosecution, have you conducted a handwriting analysis?”
At the judge’s question, Nansul made a forced expression.
“No.”
“If the prosecution insists on presenting this signature as crucial evidence, shouldn’t a precise handwriting analysis be a basic procedure?”
The presiding judge sighed deeply, not showing anger anymore.
Most people considered Nansul’s mistake as an act of immaturity. However, the issue with the handwriting analysis results was intentionally concealed by Nansul. The handwriting didn’t match.
If the handwriting didn’t match, both the investigation and the trial became meaningless. Knowing this, Nansul had hidden it.
“I will schedule the decision.”
“Your Honor! There is still more evidence to present!”
As the judge mentioned scheduling the decision, Nansul urgently raised her voice.
“Submit all the content you want to argue or present in writing.”
The presiding judge, in response to Prosecutor Yoon Nansul’s assertion that there is more evidence to submit, expressed evident displeasure and said.
Yoon Nansul’s argument didn’t gain any strength. Her father’s support didn’t reach the bench. However, that didn’t mean Nansul had no influence. In any case, she would be the prosecutor.
Nansul, who had become assertive, paid no attention to the court’s judgment and focused on strengthening her arguments against the prosecution.
Joo-hyuk found Nansul’s unnecessary passion somewhat annoying and chose to concentrate on interrogating the suspect he had intended to investigate on behalf of Line.
“I haven’t had a proper meal for various reasons until now.”
Song Kang invited Line and Haein to his villa. For Line, who wasn’t interested in eating, he prepared various dishes, including baked asparagus and pizza with black olives.
Even while placing orders, Song Kang couldn’t help but smile. Finding even his peculiar taste charming was truly a big deal.
“I should have arranged this gathering sooner; I apologize for the delay.”
“No, not at all. Thank you, Director.”
Haein expressed her thanks politely, while Line, seeming uninterested, sat there with a blank expression.
“Help yourselves.”
As the meal began, Song Kang relaxed more than usual. It was an effort to make the atmosphere more comfortable.
“Oh, by the way, Director, there was an incident at your place recently. Joo-hyuk senior was investigating it,” Line said.
The mention of Joo-hyuk’s name didn’t sit well with Song Kang. However, he didn’t want to show any discomfort in this setting.
“What would he know? He probably did it because he was promised money for stabbing someone,” Line said as if she could see it without looking. Song Kang wanted to sigh at her nonchalant mention of such a gruesome incident.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
