Miss Witch, please don't leave your fragrance everywhere

Chapter 45 The Witch Lady and the Fanatic
　　On the day of the trial, Brand got up very early. When he prepared breakfast, he even accidentally made an extra portion for his wife. But in fact, the trial would end in the afternoon at the earliest, so he would not be able to make it in time for breakfast anyway.
　　During the Middle Ages, most of the less prosperous regions maintained the habit of having two meals a day. Depending on the local customs, there was a distinction between breakfast in the morning and dinner at noon. The economic conditions of the country of Leirber were sufficient to live a good life with three meals a day.

　　"Hmm~~~"
　　Angelica yawned lazily. When Abigail woke Angelica up this morning, she wanted to stay in bed as usual. However, compared with the past, Abigail felt that Angelica was really sleep-deprived this time. Did she do something last night?
　　"Mr. Brand, you can give me the extra portion."

　　"No problem. Miss Magician has a good appetite. My wife, Kelly always says she wants to lose weight, but I don't think she is fat at all. The women I know are extremely concerned about their figure, unlike Miss Magician, who dares to enjoy delicious food."
　　Brand, who was looking forward to his wife's return today, was in a good mood and joked with Angelica about her figure.
　　"Girls all care about their figures, but I don't have to worry about that. I can eat whatever I want. As for my secret to maintaining my figure..."

　　Abigail and Eva, who were laughing, suddenly became quiet. Abigail held her breath, not wanting to miss any details. Having slept in the same bed with Angelica before, Abigail knew that Angelica had a hot body hidden under her wide, magic robe. Compared with her own poor development, Abigail always felt frustrated.
　　On the other hand, Eva is not yet at the age where she needs to care about these things. Anyone who cares about Eva's figure now can be dragged out and judged. However, a woman's sixth sense tells Eva that this issue is very important.
　　Angelica slowly revealed the truth.

　　“Of course I gain weight—it’s just that my perfection burns it off instantly.”
　　"Angelica, you're such a jerk!"
　　"The big sister in the hat seemed to have said something nonsense."

　　Angelica's self-evident conclusion caused dissatisfaction among the two girls. Brand had already seen Angelica's self-satisfaction, so he was not surprised by it.
　　Angelica enjoyed breakfast for two with elegant manners. She had forgotten most of the knowledge about Santa Barbara Girls' Academy, but she retained her muscle memory in her dining style. Combined with Angelica's outstanding appearance, no one would doubt that she was a lady of noble birth when she was dining quietly.
　　When she was studying at the Santa Barbara Girls' Academy, Angelica had signed up for classical ballet. In fact, Angelica was not interested in classical ballet at all. She just thought that girls wearing white silk ballet costumes looked good. Once Angelica learned faster, she could guide other girls as an older sister and do whatever she wanted to them. It was precisely because Angelica's mind was not on the right track that she almost forgot the classical ballet she had learned not long after graduation, and the same was true for other knowledge that she forgot.

　　Brand originally wanted to take his daughter Eva to greet Kelly, but Angelica advised Brand not to do so. Although he didn't quite understand Angelica's reason, Brand still followed Angelica's advice.
　　"Be good, little Eva. Daddy promised to bring Mom back today. Wait for me at home."
　　Brand kissed Eva's forehead and went to the trial venue with Angelica, feeling refreshed.
　　Kelly's trial was also a public trial. Angelica and Brand set out late, and the courtroom was crowded with people. The guards of the Kingdom of Leer maintained order, and many people traveled from neighboring countries to watch this public trial.

　　The public trial started on time. The Chief Justice announced that the criminals would be brought forward. When Kelly, who still had a bandaged wound on her forehead, was escorted to the dock, the audience erupted in thunderous cheers, all condemning Kelly. The Chief Justice had to wait for the guards to calm down the angry crowd before the court officially opened.
　　Brand had hired a lawyer for Kelly. He had made all the necessary preparations before Angelica arrived. Seeing the people in a state of excitement and the idle gallows, Brand felt a little uneasy. Brand prayed silently, hoping that the Citizens' Tribunal would give Kelly a fair verdict.
　　The citizen jury of the country of Leirber belongs to every citizen. In principle, every citizen is a ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) member of the jury. Each jury selects members by drawing lots. There are several situations in which a person will be removed from the jury. The first is leaving the country of Leirber. The second is having a bad record. Even if it is a small amount of theft, he will be permanently expelled from the jury. The third is if he has a close relationship with the plaintiff or the defendant. In order to avoid suspicion, he cannot be selected for the jury in the trial. Therefore, Brand is not on the jury's reserve list.

　　The defense lawyer listed the solid evidence that Kelly was innocent. The content of the lawyer's statement was all the facts that Brand knew. There was no direct evidence to show that Kelly murdered her and Brand's child. The audience was silent, and they were all waiting for someone to speak.
　　"Citizen representatives...do you have anything to say?"
　　Normally, the plaintiff, the defendant, and their defense attorneys have the opportunity to express their own views, and the citizen jury is responsible for listening in until the end, when they discuss the outcome of the trial based on the evidence provided by both parties.

　　Kelly's murder case is somewhat special. The victim is already dead, and Brand firmly supports his wife, so he prosecutes Kelly in the official name of maintaining public order. Citizens will choose a citizen representative as a spokesperson and the prosecutor of this case.
　　Now, it is up to the citizens’ representatives to speak for them.
　　"My opinion is - a carefully planned murder."

　　“?!”
　　After the citizen representative spoke, the people in the audience burst into cheers again. There was no doubt that the people of Leirber sincerely supported this representative.
　　Brand was confused for a moment, but the citizen representative's subsequent speech made him even more dumbfounded.

　　"The more evidence the defendant cites to clear the suspect, the more it proves how ingeniously this case was planned. The key question is: none of the evidence you cite can explain why the suspect did not shed tears for the victim's death during the public testimony."
　　The defense lawyer made a helpless defense.
　　"My good sir, this is speculation, not evidence."

　　"There is only one reason why the suspect didn't cry, she is the murderer! The reason is that she is tired of the victim who can only lie in bed all day! You tried to prove that the suspect is innocent and that everything was just an accident. Then how could a mother who lost her child accidentally be indifferent to the death of her child? She was even stingy with a tear! There must be a hidden story behind this! Please remember the truth left by Mr. Richard - the eyes of the citizens are sharp!"