Man in the Ark: Revitalizing Kazdel

Chapter 330 Locke: I plead guilty...

At the Tremont Federal Court, a special trial is about to take place.

The Locke water tank experiment accident did not have much impact on the civilian population, as the news was jointly blocked by the military and the Melander Foundation.

Those who paid attention to this trial were mainly representatives of various scientific research institutions, the Colombian military and the families of the victims of the Rocken water tank incident.

As the investigator of the entire incident, the Melander Foundation submitted material evidence to the judge and jury, confirming the accusation that Locke Williams had conducted illegal human experiments.

After discovering the secret passage under the ruins of the laboratory, the special agent team spent some time in Tremont's intricate underground pipeline network and successfully captured Locke Williams and his laboratory assistant who were about to escape from Tremont.

According to emails and paper evidence collected at the scene, the Colombian military has a close relationship with the Rocken water tank.

This was corroborated by Locke's own testimony and the military team's deliberate efforts to prevent Agent Melander from carrying out his mission that day.

On the night that Locke Williams was arrested, senior military officials negotiated with senior officials at the Melander Foundation, hoping to put all the blame on the mad scientist who had lost his humanity.

And asked the Melander Foundation to return the experimental data and research results recovered from the laboratory ruins to the military.

The military was completely unaware of the human experiments that took place in the Locke Tank. It was all Locke Williams' personal behavior. The military, as the funder of the laboratory, was also deceived by him.

The research results obtained by the laboratory through human experiments are illegal and should be publicly destroyed. However, the military solemnly stated that they have the right to take back the data and results obtained through legal means.

In exchange, the military was willing to provide an astronomical donation to the foundation and make large compensation to the victims of human experiments.

Of course, the Melander Foundation has the right to refuse, and the military also has its own plan B.

Put forward a scapegoat to take the whole thing, and then drag on the issue of compensation to the victims for three to five years to reduce the amount of compensation to the lowest level.

Anyway, the military's reputation in society is not very good, so adding a few more bad records does not matter. This operation can also save some compensation, or even not pay it directly.

Before the trial officially began, Muirseth brought disguised Roy and Narcissa into the court to listen.

In the audience, Muirseth found many familiar faces, all of whom were scholars who had published well-known papers in the Columbia scientific community.

They were willing to squeeze out their precious experiment time and go to the court to listen in person. Not to see what kind of punishment Locke Williams would receive, but because they were interested in the out-of-control experimental subject that could cause a small natural disaster.

However, what they didn't know was that the dangerous experimental subject who could easily lift up an entire building was sitting quietly next to them.

"Roy, I think I saw Hemer, I want to confirm..."

"Well, go ahead. I'll take care of Narcissa." Roy picked up the kitten and placed it on his lap, waiting for the trial to begin.

In order to avoid the noisy environment on the scene and irritate Narcissa's sensitive nerves, Roy deliberately cast a soundproof barrier around to ensure the quietness inside the spell.

Narcissa knew that Roy and Muirseth brought her to the court to witness with their own eyes the man who had deeply hurt her and her brothers receive the justice he deserved.

She was not sure whether the magic in her body would go out of control when she saw that man again, but she believed that Mr. Roy would stop her in time.

......

"Bang!" The dull sound of a wooden hammer rang out, and the noisy audience seats gradually quieted down.

"The trial begins!"

"Bring the defendant, Lorcan Williams, to court!"

The old judge on the stage loudly announced the start of the trial, and everyone turned to look at the tightly closed wooden door. The wooden door opened, and the crisp sound of metal collision echoed in the courtroom.

The haggard old man, wearing silver handcuffs and shackles, was brought before the judge and jury by two tall staff members.

The moment Locke appeared, Roy could feel the kitten in his arms tense up and his steady mental fluctuations increased.

"Narcissa, don't be afraid, I'm here with you." Roy comforted Narcissa in time when he noticed that her face had turned pale and she was clutching her skirt tightly.

"Well, I will control my power. I will not let Mr. Roy and Sister Muirseth down, and I will not hurt innocent people..."

After Roy's comfort and self-psychological encouragement, Narcissa temporarily controlled her emotions and continued to watch the trial.

The old judge made a quick decision, probably because the evidence of Locke's crime was sufficient and the pressure from all parties was great. The higher-ups demanded that the case must be resolved as quickly as possible.

"Defendant - Lorcan Williams. Do you have any excuse for your long-term illegal human experimentation?"

"No, I plead guilty..."

"Among those subjects you tricked and forced to undergo the experiment, are there any underage children?"

"Yes, I deceived them with lies and forced them to undergo experiments..."

......

Locke nodded and admitted all the crimes listed by the judge without making any excuses. He didn't even spend money to hire a lawyer. He seemed to have given up resistance and accepted the trial calmly.

"The defendant, Lorcan Williams, has committed multiple federal felonies. The evidence is conclusive and accurate. The defendant pleads guilty and accepts the punishment."

"After confirmation by the presiding judge and the jury, Locken Williams is sentenced to 230 years in prison and deprivation of his citizenship for life."

Upon learning of the despairingly long sentence, the usually calm and composed Locke's legs went limp and his skinny body began to sway. He was promptly supported by the staff and taken away.

At the last moment before leaving the courtroom, Locke stopped and quickly scanned the audience seats. He was very much looking forward to finding the white kitten, but there was nothing.

The perfect work that I pursued all my life has completely left me.