Who Regressed the Timekeeper? (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 121

Thus, persuasion hadn’t been easy. Although the Empire was under the Emperor’s rule, governance was fundamentally bound by law; therefore, his authority—granted jointly by the Imperial Council and the Emperor—could not be arbitrarily undermined, not even by the Crown Prince.

“Judge Levan speaks rightly.”

When he calmly agreed, the Crown Prince’s snow-white eyebrows twitched slightly. Clearly suspecting ulterior motives from someone who never gave up easily, he narrowed his eyes in doubt. Benedict gave him a faint smile.

“Therefore, I’d like to make one proposal.”

“!”

Just as expected. Judge Levan showed clear displeasure. Undeterred, Benedict began fully employing his uniquely captivating charm—the very talent that had drawn immense popularity during the tournament—as he surveyed the assembled crowd in the courtroom.

“Before legally contesting whether the current law cited by Judge Levan infringes upon the rules bestowed by the divine Delial and the freedoms and rights rightfully due to every Imperial citizen, I, the Crown Prince, insist that an in-depth discussion among conscientious Imperial citizens must come first.”

Leaving behind a courtroom buzzing like a disturbed beehive, the Crown Prince strode briskly outside. Noah, who had been leaning against a corridor pillar listening to the spectacle unfolding within, slowly straightened up.

“You’re going to hold a forum?”

At the question laced with mockery, the Crown Prince walked down the corridor and irritably loosened the collar of his shirt.

“What wouldn’t I do to buy time?”

“Hmm…”

Seeing Noah’s reluctant expression, Benedict glanced back over his shoulder.

“Why so detached, unlike yourself?”

“Me?”

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