The magical recording continued its relentless narrative. The sky erupted with red lightning, forking across the thick clouds in a terrifying display of elental fury. Jaegar recognized this phenonon – it was eerily similar to events he had witnessed before, it was very similar to his lightning ability and the one always he had attracted when he had undergone a major change.
In a final, cataclysmic mont, the barrier shattered. The magical world trembled, the very foundations of reality seeming to shake as the protective veil between worlds was torn asunder.
The image faded, leaving the courtroom in stunned silence.
Jaegar stared at the image of the man who seed like him, but Jaegar could tell that it wasn't him. While everyone was observing the phenonon, Jaegar was observing himself or the one disguised as himself. The magic aura of the man who seed like him gave it away.
He was with that old man and Lorcan the entire ti when the barrier collapsed and he could bring up the na of Lorcan, and sothing in him told him that he would never work out. The judge and Ewen must be involved in this matter, and no matter what he argued, they would never listen. But Jaegar wouldn't leave it at that.
As murmurs of shock and accusation began to ripple through the courtroom, he caught sight of Gawter rsius. The Blade Sovereign's expression remained unreadable, but his piercing gaze was fixed squarely on Jaegar, as if trying to peer into the very depths of his soul.
The courtroom was plunged into a state of shock as the magical recording reached its climax.
The barrier's destruction was not a re breaking—it was an earth-shattering explosion that seed to reverberate through the very fabric of reality. The assembled witches and wizards could almost feel the tremors, so vivid was the projection.
Ewen, seizing upon the stunned silence, quickly transitioned to additional evidence. He manipulated the orb with practiced ease, conjuring forth a series of images depicting similar phenona. Each scene showed a figure—unmistakably resembling Jaegar—wielding lightning magic with extraordinary proficiency.
Brilliant forks of electricity danced across the projected sky, their patterns intricate and srizing. The raw power on display was awe-inspiring, and more than a little terrifying.
Murmurs of recognition rippled through the courtroom; Jaegar's reputation as a prodigy in lightning magic was well-known.
His father's na was brought up by a few individuals. After all, he was the son of Lightning Prince, and so who knew about Angus could tell that Jaegar had reached proficiency the sa as his father.
As the final image faded, Ewen's voice cut through the hushed whispers. "As you can see, the magical signature in these incidents matches precisely with the barrier breach. Jaegar Ambrose's unique affinity for lightning magic, combined with the visual evidence, leaves little room for doubt."
The weight of the accusation hung heavy in the air. Jaegar, however, surprised everyone with a softchuckle. His composure, in the face of such damning evidence, was remarkable.
"How can you prove that it's shown in the picture and not soone disguised as ?"
Jaegar's voice was calm, almost amusing. "And let's not forget, anyone could mimic my spells. It wasn't that big of a deal."
Ewen's face flushed with indignation. He was quick to counter, his words tumbling out in a rush.
"That's why we showed the similar incidents where you pulled the sa type of spell casting, attracting a natural phenonon just like with the barrier incident. We strongly believe it's your magic that broke the barrier." Discover stories at empire
Throughout this exchange, Gawter rsius remained seated at the back of the courtroom, his penetrating gaze fixed on Jaegar. His expression was inscrutable, revealing nothing of his thoughts on the unfolding drama.
Jaegar's expression hardened, a flicker of frustration breaking through his composed exterior.
"So you believe the images shown by so device?" The skepticism in his voice was palpable.
Ewen, sensing an opening, pressed his advantage. "Not only that, we also have traces of your magic on the place of incident." His tone was triumphant, as if he had delivered an irrefutable piece of evidence.
But Jaegar was far from defeated. His next words sent a ripple of surprise through the courtroom.
"What if I show that, on the very sa day, I had been in so other place, restricted?"
The effect was imdiate. Hushed conversations broke out among the assembled witches and wizards, speculating on what Jaegar could an. The implications of his statent were profound—if true, it could unravel the entire case against him.
The lead judge, her composure regained, tapped her gavel sharply. The sound rang out, commanding silence. As the murmurs died down, she fixed Jaegar with a penetrating stare.
"How will you show us?" Her voice was asured, betraying neither belief nor disbelief. The question hung in the air, charged with potential.
They didn't understand when he said that he would show them. How would he show them? From the beginning, the judge had been looking for a direct trial and thought of passing a verdict after the evidence was shown. That's why they hadn't allowed any outsiders or audience for the trial.
The barrier incident had been a major incident, and it had beco a headache for the ministry for the last couple of months. They weren't able to find the main people, which led to the fall of the barrier. That's when they were sent the orb containing the evidence, though it seed vague. They thought it was enough to close up the case.
They needed a scapegoat to cover up the entire issue.
Even Jaegar was strong enough, it wasn't that easy to break the barrier as it was created by the strongest beings in all of the human lands. To claim that a single person had broken the barrier, not to ntion he was just an apprentice wizard. But the ministry didn't bother with all the ridicule, they were prepared to pass Jaegar as the main culprit. And the motivation behind it, remained unknown.
Gawter, who was sitting behind, had the exact sa thoughts, but he seed to be waiting.
In that mont, all eyes were on Jaegar. The young wizard stood tall, his deanor radiating confidence despite the gravity of his situation. Even Gawter rsius leaned forward slightly, his interest visibly piqued by this unexpected turn of events.
The courtroom waited with bated breath for Jaegar's response, sensing that whatever ca next could dramatically alter the course of this trial—and perhaps the future of the magical world itself.
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