Chapter 253 Preparing for Trial.
The battle lasted very short, but the high-ranking officials of the Douluo Federation reacted quickly, and many rushed to the vicinity of the battlefield.
When everyone saw the battlefield, they were speechless. Although the battle was brief, the destruction was immense, far exceeding the destructive capabilities of a Soul Master.
When they saw Wang Xiaofei, they immediately bowed: "Greetings, Your Majesty the Emperor."
Wang Xiaofei casually waved his hand: "It's nothing. Someone was simply trying to steal from our Douluo Federation, and I've personally apprehended them."
Everyone was thinking, His Majesty the Emperor hasn't been seen for over ten years, and this sudden appearance is to catch a thief? This is too illogical!
However, when they saw Tang San's appearance, everyone couldn't help but swallow hard. They never expected that the one trying to steal was actually a god.
Wang Xiaofei directly addressed Yang Wudi: "Senior Yang, Tang San just stole a lot of things from your R&D department. Go and check on the losses; he needs to return them." "Senior Liu Yan," the finance department head, Liu Yan quickly nodded, indicating she would strengthen defenses as soon as possible, "Tang San was trying to enter the finance department to steal, which triggered the barrier I set up. The finance department must strengthen its controls to prevent similar incidents from happening again."
However, everyone present was puzzled. Tang San was a god, after all, and had already reached the God Realm. Why would he suddenly return to the Douluo Federation to steal? What exactly did he want to steal?
His Majesty the Emperor hadn't made a move for almost 20 years; his sudden action today—was there a purpose behind it?
At this moment, Sword Douluo from the Judgment Department stepped forward and spoke up: "Dean Wang Xiaofei, what should we do with Tang San now? After all, he is the God of Asura."
Wang Xiaofei snorted coldly: "I don't care what kind of god Tang San is or what his status is. In my Douluo Federation, as long as someone breaks the law, even a god will be punished."
"Senior Sword Douluo, Tang San's divine power has been sealed by me, and he is now like an ordinary person. Please arrange for someone to put him in jail and schedule a time for him to be tried in the Supreme Court of my Douluo Federation."
"Senior Yang Wudi, Senior Liu Yan, please collect evidence to try and convict Tang San."
Sword Douluo seemed a little hesitant: "Dean Wang Xiaofei, Tang San is, after all, a god. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to put him in jail? If that happens, the two sides will completely break off relations and it's easy to start a war."
Wang Xiaofei casually said: "Arrange it however you want, just lock him up. I just want him to be tried on time."
"By the way, regarding the trial, we need to inform the entire Douluo Federation through the newspapers. There might be quite a show to watch."
After saying this, Wang Xiaofei left without paying any attention to the others.
The high-ranking officials of the Douluo Federation were even more speechless. Their emperor was becoming increasingly unreliable. He would disappear for over ten years, and when he finally reappeared, he would capture a god who had come to steal. What was he trying to do?
Moreover, Tang San was now a god in the God Realm, and a god of law enforcement at that. If they were to publicly try him, wouldn't they break ties with the God Realm? Clearly, Tang San was a hot potato.
Bibi Dong, who was present, looked somewhat excited: "Sword Douluo, our Supervision Department will supervise the entire process of the trial and imprisonment of Tang San. We hope you will not break the law."
Sword Douluo was even more speechless upon hearing this. This hot potato seemed impossible to get rid of.
In the following days, a piece of news spread throughout the entire Douluo Federation. Tang San, a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, was caught stealing in the Douluo Federation. He had reportedly completed the theft from the research and development department, but was discovered and apprehended by the Emperor himself when he entered the treasury. He will be tried in the Supreme Court of the Douluo Federation in ten days.
The news shocked the entire world, especially those who knew Tang San. They knew he was the enforcer of the God Realm, the God of Asura, and should theoretically possess immense strength. Yet, he had been caught stealing from the Douluo Federation.
Yu Xiaogang, upon hearing the news, was so enraged he fainted. Regardless of Tang San's fate after this trial, his reputation in the Douluo Alliance would likely be ruined; no one would believe a thief.
The other six members of Shrek Academy were speechless. Tang San had promised to help them achieve godhood, but now he himself had been captured and was facing trial. What were they to do?
The most worried were the members of the Clear Sky Sect, especially Tang Hao and his wife, Ah Yin.
"Hao, Xiao San has been caught. What should we do now?"
"Ah Yin, don't worry. Xiao San is, after all, a dignified Asura God, an enforcer of the God Realm. The God Realm won't ignore him."
"But, Hao, I'm still a little scared. You should have seen the laws of the Douluo Federation. I'm afraid Wang Xiaofei won't let Xiao San off so easily."
Tang Hao gritted his teeth: "If all else fails, I'll go find Wang Xiaofei. Let's see what he's up to. He must have other motives for doing this."
However, in the following days, Tang Hao was rather disappointed. No matter how he tried to contact them, the God Realm seemed to have no reaction. Meanwhile, in the God Realm, at the God Realm Committee, the four God Kings gathered together.
In the center was a huge mirror, displaying the events surrounding Tang San's capture.
The Evil God King spoke first: "This time, the God of Asura entered Douluo Star without permission and stole from the Douluo Federation's government premises, only to be caught red-handed by Wang Xiaofei. What are your thoughts on this?"
"Judging from Wang Xiaofei's current attitude, he probably wants to put the God of Asura on trial. No matter what wrong the God of Asura has done, he is still a law enforcer of our God Realm; it's not Wang Xiaofei's place to judge him."
The other three God Kings remained completely silent after hearing this, as if it had nothing to do with them.
The Evil God King had no choice but to speak again: "If the Asura God is judged, the dignity of the law enforcers of our divine realm will be utterly disgraced."
The Destruction God King seemed to have had enough: "The Asura God, a dignified law enforcer of the divine realm, is so weak, actually being captured by a god from the lower realm. I have nothing to say."
The Kind God King also spoke up: "Evil, I know you want to uphold the dignity of the law enforcers of the divine realm, but how are we supposed to communicate with Wang Xiaofei now? Wang Xiaofei is doing the right thing. Now that the law enforcer has broken the law, who should handle it?"
"The former Asura God repeatedly broke the law, and the current Asura God is the same. This is probably the Asura God's own problem."
In fact, everyone knew Tang San's purpose in going down to the lower realm; he just wanted to recruit soldiers. Now, he hadn't recruited any soldiers and had been captured himself. This was incredibly humiliating.
The Kind God King said: "I think we should meet with Wang Xiaofei first, at least to understand Wang Xiaofei's attitude. This will make it easier for us to take measures."
The other three nodded in agreement.
(End of this chapter)