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Chapter 78: Charm
The Sacred Martial Association otherwise known as the Holy Palace of Tribunal.
It was created by the five legendary Chivalric Order members who had achieved the most merits at the battle of Counterattack Desperado. This organization was created to prevent power from being monopolized within the upper echelons of the Chivalric Orders and to prevent its leaders from deciding anything alone and running amok. It was usually convened to solve some decisions that the upper echelons of the Chivalric Orders were unable to make or cases that would bring about severe public discourse.
The scope the Sacred Martial Association had jurisdiction over was scarce and it didnt have the authority to assume control over the Chivalric Orders. To the numerous Chivalric Orders out there it was a completely neutral existence yet none of them would dare ignore its directives.
The reason was very simple. The Sacred Martial Association enshrined and worshipped generations of Pioneer Heroes of mankind. Its high prestige and fairness had accumulated step by step over time and was incomparable to any Chivalric Order out there. They were deeply trusted by the public. Because of that they could change the momentum and directions of public opinion on a whim. Whats more as the large war had ended not too long ago a lot of Chivalric Orders were threatened by a lack of livelihood and had to rely on the help of the Sacred Martial Association to open some side businesses. Thus to a certain extent the Sacred Martial Association was directly in control of the economic lifeline of the various Chivalric Orders and how the public perceived them.
To put it frankly.
As a Chivalric Head if you chose to escape and ignore a trial you would need to resolve yourself to become the enemy of all humanity and be isolated and discriminated against.
Even more important was the fact that the current president of the Sacred Martial Association The Immortal Knight Cyrandi was one of the pioneer heroes deeply trusted by the masses. With his words carrying this much weight which Chivalric Order leader would dare dismiss the existence of a pioneer knight like him?
Even if one was the leader of a Chivalric Order believe it or not the Sacred Martial Association would still drag them up to the guillotine if they were to piss them off.
In order to facilitate supervision and administrative matters the Sacred Martial Association had set up a branch in every major city. When an emergency occurred it was up to the branches to inform headquarters whereupon a tribunal would be held.1
As for the ones in charge of overseeing the Tribunal Court they were generally made up of people dispatched by headquarters together with an additional local Sacred Martial Association member.
At the Sacred Martial Association branch in Border Town.
Can you show me your credentials and explain the purpose of your visit here Mister?
Hmm? What credentials? Dont tell me Im not allowed in without those pesky things? Ji Bai tilted his head.
The consciousness of the knight gradually became more and more blurry.
Listen to my orders and obey my commands.
I will solemnly obey your Highness commands. I am your most loyal servant.
Mhm~ In that case I want you to listen to my following commands. After that I want you to forget everything that has happened today is that clear? Bai Ji whispered in the knights ears as her finger rested on her cherry-like lips lightly.
Understood
With his hand on the hilt of his sword the knight guarding the gate was currently walking inside the holy palace while an unknown person wearing a crucifix helmet followed behind him.
Although the sentries within the temple were suspicious of the visitors outfit they didnt probe deeply into it.
People who could get past the guardian naturally had some status to them.
May I know the purpose of your visit Mister? The leader of the sentries deferentially saluted. He had barred their way as he struck a conversation with them.
Leader the people that I bring to the Holy Palace are naturally our most esteemed guests. This person here is no exception.
Oh? Then may I know how to address your distinguished self?
He is Mas
Cough cough. The surname is CHU C-H-U and my name is Teddy. T-E-D-D-Y3. Ji Bai lightly coughed twice interrupting the words of his guide.
Oh Teddy Chu. Mr Chu right? May I ask you about the purpose of your visit?
Mhm I am a member from the Sacred Martial Association headquarters which has been dispatched here. I am here to discuss some arrangements with your branch leader.
Is that so? But this humble self recalls that my colleagues over at the Sacred Martial Association are only expected to arrive tomorrow. May I know whats going on?
Shit do the higher-ups nowadays notify in advance for every inspection work theyre going to carry out?