Chapter 40 Death Penalty " It's just a defeated opponent . Relax ! We've already secured victory in this case . " Clement and Raymond had clashed numerous times , yet Raymond had never once emerged victorious . At that moment , Raymond spotted Clement as well . " The opposing lawyer is Clement ? " " You know him ? " Tessa settled into her seat , unimpressed . " Tessie , let me find you a stronger lawyer ! " " Why ? " " I have never won against Clement . " As he spoke , Clement happened to walk by and overheard him . " Raymond , at least you have some self - awareness . Haven't I warned you before ? If I'm on a case , you should steer clear . Losing every time must be humiliating , don't you think ? " Raymond's expression darkened , but he remained silent . After all , every time he faced Clement in court , he lost . And losers had no right to dignity . Tessa reassured him , " Raymond , don't worry . The facts of this case are indisputable . They're the ones who will lose ." Clement smirked . " Little girl , do you really believe the world is as simple as black and white ? Things are far more complicated than you think ." Even if something was black , it could be turned white in his hands . Tessa narrowed her eyes coldly . " Someone like you isn't even worthy of being called a lawyer ? " " Whether I'm worthy isn't for you to decide . Just remember , once you step into that courtroom , you'll only have yourself to blame for hiring an incompetent lawyer ." The judge entered the courtroom , and Clement returned to his seat . The trial commenced . " Your Honor , my client , Queenie , suffered a broken nose at the hands of the defendant , Tessa . Here is the medical report . Furthermore , the defendant has openly admitted to the assault . The facts of this case are undeniable . The judge turned to Tessa . " Do you dispute the plaintifs lawyer's statement ? " " I did hit her , " Tessa admitted without hesitation . " Your Honor , the defendant may be a minor , but for someone so young , she alrend .. alarming brutality . She must be held accountable . Otherwise 20:45 Mon , Apr 21 B. Chapter 40 Death Penalty Clement's words made Tessa chuckle . " Defendant , please show respect for the court . " 63 % Finished " Your Honor , I laughed because the plaintiff's lawyer is utterly ridiculous . First , I acknowledge that I struck Queenie . However , the reason behind it warrants a thorough explanation . Otherwise , if Queenie truly becomes a danger to society , wouldn't I share the blame for staying silent ? " Tessa spoke with a composure far beyond her years . " On the 23rd at , I received a call from the plaintiff . She informed me that she had Ysabel in her custody and threatened to harm her if I didn't show up . Fearing for my classmate's safety , I went to the designated location alone , only to find Queenie surrounded by more than ten mercenaries . Ysabel was tied to a chair , her face visibly swollen from being struck . To save her , I fought them . Queenie was injured in the process , but my actions were purely self- defense . She committed kidnapping and extortion . According to the Navoris Werewolf Criminal Code , anyone who abducts another person for ransom or as a hostage faces a minimum of ten years in prison , up to life imprisonment , along with fines or asset forfeiture . " " If the kidnapping results in severe harm to the victim , the penalty may even be … " Tessa locked eyes with Queenie , enunciating each word with chilling precision " death penalty ." 68