"Thank you!"

Standing in front of the Punishment Bureau, these were the only words that Jarvis could think of to express his gratitude to Lin Yi.

From this moment on.

Jarvis had already determined in his heart that his life now belonged to Lin Yi.

If it were necessary.

Jarvis would undoubtedly die in front of Lin Yi without the slightest hesitation, as long as Lin Yi spoke.

Feeling the slight tremble in Jarvis's hand, Lin Yi suddenly felt an inexplicable pang of sadness.

This made Lin Yi suddenly recall the various helplessness and suppressions he faced before his rebirth.

If someone had helped him so wholeheartedly during his most destitute times.

Perhaps his mood then would be the same as Jarvis's now.

However, Lin Yi was not as sentimental as Jarvis, and directly said:

"It's too early to say thank you now."

"Wait until the murderer pays the price, then it won't be too late to say thank you."

Jarvis did not argue, but showed a determined expression and helped Lin Yi step by step onto the White Jade steps in front of the Punishment Bureau.

As the two of them walked step by step towards the nearly two-meter-wide drum, guards wanted to step forward to stop them, but they were all held back by Stark, who said:

"Don't be impulsive."

A man who had a good relationship with Stark couldn't help but say:

"If Viscount Anand finds out that it was us who let them in."

"Do you think he'll come for us?"

Upon hearing these words, Stark sneered and said meaningfully:

"Indeed, we can't afford to offend Viscount Anand."

"But we also cannot afford to offend these people in front of us."

As he said this, Lin Yi signaled Jarvis to pick up the drumstick.

Stark whispered to the person beside him:

"Go to Viscount Anand's mansion immediately and report everything here to him detail by detail."

Watching as Jarvis was about to strike, Stark said:

"This is all we can do for now."

"Dong! Dong! Dong! Dongdongdong~"

As the drum sounded, the previously quiet Punishment Bureau suddenly came alive, with countless people moving upon hearing it.

The drum's rhythm matched Jarvis's increasingly urgent and forceful mood.

In just a moment.

A group of guards in silver armor rushed out from inside, and the leading man shouted angrily:

"Who is striking the Injustice Drum!"

Lin Yi turned around to look at the newcomer, his tone icy cold:

"I am!"

…

…

Qiao Zhenhai, Vice Chief Judge of the Jialan Imperial Capital Punishment Bureau.

Although he was the vice.

In most situations, Qiao Zhenhai assumed the role of the Chief Judge.

Though Gongsun Yan was the Chief Judge, he rarely appeared in the Inquiry Hall of the Punishment Bureau.

Almost all the affairs of the Punishment Bureau were managed and overseen by Qiao Zhenhai single-handedly.

"Dong! Dong! Dong!"...

When the Injustice Drum in front of the Punishment Bureau was struck, Qiao Zhenhai was resting in his room.

He was about to fall asleep when the urgent drum beats startled him awake, and he sat up in bed, frowning:

"Go take a look!"

"Who is striking the Injustice Drum outside?"

The guard outside the door immediately said:

"Yes!"

Listening to the drumbeats filled with endless anger, Qiao Zhenhai was now wide awake.

He got up directly, took something from the clothes rack beside him, and while speaking to the guard outside:

"Immediately notify the members of the Judges."

"I will be there shortly."

It must be known that not just anyone could strike this drum.

The sound of the drum meant there was a grievance.

As the Vice Chief Judge, Qiao Zhenhai had no choice but to attend.

…

…

Jialan City Punishment Bureau, [Inquiry Hall]

When someone accuses another of violating the Empire's laws, they are brought to the Inquiry Hall for evidence gathering and judgment.

However, in fact.

No one knows when it started.

Now the so-called Inquiry Hall has become a nightmare for ordinary people.

And Jarvis's nightmare began in this vast hall.

When the guards brought the group to the Inquiry Hall, it was still cold and empty, not a single person present.

On both sides of the hall, ten chairs were neatly arranged.

Above the hall, there is a meticulously carved luxurious chair.

Lin Yi guessed that this must be the Chief Judge's seat.

When a group of arrogant guards brought the three of them to the hall, they only left behind one sentence:

"Wait here."

Then these people stood by the front door and closed it tightly.

It seemed like they were preventing Lin Yi and the others from leaving.

Clearly they were the ones who beat the Injustice Drum.

Now they are being treated like criminals.

However, Lin Yi didn't care about it at all.

Anyway, before coming here, Lin Yi was already mentally prepared.

Plus, with Ling Yuwei's repeated warnings before departing, Lin Yi was not a complete novice anymore.

Looking at the two rows of chairs, Lin Yi unceremoniously found one and sat down.

He was truly exhausted.

Lin Yi had never felt like this, even walking a little felt like climbing a mountain all day, with weak legs.

Seeing Lin Yi sitting in the chair, Jarvis initially wanted to remind him.

But upon considering Lin Yi's identity, he swallowed back his words.

Compared to Lin Yi's casualness now.

Jarvis, having entered here for the second time, seemed much more restrained.

Or perhaps Jarvis had already developed an instinctive fear of this place.

Last time, he endured accusations from a group of so-called upper-class nobles until his spirit collapsed and was sentenced to prison.

Anyone who had experienced such a desperate and helpless scenario would be as uneasy as Jarvis, standing awkwardly in the middle of the hall.

If it weren't for Lin Yi saving him in the Beast Fighting Arena;

If it weren't for Lin Yi's identity as the Jialan King;

Jarvis probably wouldn't actively come here in his lifetime.

And Lin Yi at this moment also noticed Jarvis's somewhat dazed mental state.

With a little thought, it's easy to know why he was nervous.

Lin Yi suddenly spoke:

"My shoulders are a bit sore, come give me a massage."

Jarvis pointed at himself, a bit surprised:

"Me?"

Lin Yi rolled his eyes and said:

"Is there anyone else here?"

Jarvis instinctively looked at Katrina standing not far behind Lin Yi, and Lin Yi directly said:

"I'm talking about you."

"Why are you still standing there?"

Hearing Lin Yi's request, Jarvis, who had been honest all his life, hesitated for a moment.

Finally, he gritted his teeth, walked behind Lin Yi, and began to massage his shoulders.

Only when Jarvis stood behind Lin Yi.

The tension and fear in his heart eased slightly. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

It was then that he realized Lin Yi's intention.

Afterwards, Jarvis cast a grateful look at Lin Yi.

Even his hands increased strength, making Lin Yi feel quite comfortable.

Just as Lin Yi was getting drowsy from Jarvis's massage, a sudden shout rang from the side:

"Audacious!"

This sudden voice instantly dispelled Lin Yi's sleepiness.

Immediately Lin Yi saw figures dressed in robes emblazoned with the Punishment Bureau's symbol appearing one after another on both sides of the hall.

Among them, a tall, thin old man with small eyes and thin lips, looking fifty or sixty years old, glared angrily at Lin Yi:

"Do you know what place this is?"

"If you don't want to die, get off that chair immediately."

Jarvis was frightened by the powerful aura of the opponent, and immediately stopped moving.

However, the latter part of the sentence made Lin Yi—who was about to get up—sit back down again.

Lin Yi wasn't someone particularly refined, but definitely not unreasonable.

Sitting here was solely because his body was too weak, wanting to rest a bit while no one was watching.

If sitting here violates the rules, Lin Yi wouldn't mind if the other party explained nicely.

But seeing the pretentious attitude of the other party, Lin Yi suddenly changed his mind.

Lin Yi then patted Jarvis's hand as if nothing happened, indicating it was enough, and said:

"Thank you."

"You've worked hard."

Lin Yi showed no intention of getting up, instead shifting around to find a more comfortable position to continue sitting.

Qiu Daoyuan looked at Lin Yi's 'defiant' manner, immediately raised his voice sternly:

"Boy."

"I don't care who you are."

"This here is the Imperial Punishment Bureau, representing the Empire's supreme authority."

"If you don't move aside, do you believe I could make sure you never rise again today?"

Lin Yi suddenly squinted his eyes and stared at the speaking person:

"Are you threatening me?"