Chapter 304: Trial By Combat

Chapter 304: Trial By Combat

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Chapter 304: Trial By Combat

"You mean to say it's real?" Even Dumbledore was unsure of the existence of that goblin custom.

Goblins were very secretive creatures who lived in closed communities. They would rarely share something with an outsider.

The Headmaster gave Harry a side glance and wondered when he had gained that bit of knowledge.

"How did you learn about this, Mister Potter?" the judge asked. He obviously shared the same questions as the rest of the room's occupants.

"It doesn't matter. The law is clear. If someone is accused of a crime by the goblin nation, they have the right to request a trial by combat. If they are victorious, any and all charges will be dropped immediately." Harry told the judge, who proceeded to make a very displeased face.Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

"This law is only meant for goblins!" the judge raised his voice.

"I don't think it specifies that in your books, does it? That means humans can also summon this law." Harry still recalled well that conversation he had with a very drunk Griphook. The poor goblin had revealed a lot of the goblin secrets to the entire bar that night.

Not that it matters that much at this point.

Harry never thought that any of that could be useful to him one day.

"Well? Does the law say that it's only for goblins then?" Dumbledore chimed in.

"I am not retracting my words. I want a trial by combat... that is final." Harry insisted.

The judge glared at Dumbledore.

"You are acting as his representative, and as such... you can stop this madness. As an adult, you may make the best choice for him."

As much as the judge disliked Harry, having a young wizard from an important family potentially die at their hands... it was bound to bring trouble.

"Oh..." Dumbledore pretended to be thinking about it for a good minute.

"I believe that I will trust in Mister Potter's judgment. If he wants to do this... trial by combat, he can do so with my blessing."

Dumbledore had never personally seen Harry fight with a sword, but if this was the way he had chosen to solve this issue, he would not get in the way.

After all, Dumbledore was well aware that if Harry wanted to resort to violence, those cuffs they put on him were going to do little to stop him.

"This is outrageous!" the judge exclaimed.

"Yes... let's get this over with." Harry could not wait to get out of this underground facility. The air was very unpleasant here. Luna definitely made the right call on not coming along.

"So... does he have to fight here, or?..." Daphne asked.

"Of course not. Trials by combat are a rare occurrence, but we have a place to carry them out." The Commander said before looking at the judge.

"The only thing left is choosing the champion who will face the wizard.... any of my men would be willing t-"

"No." The judge cut him off abruptly. "I already have something in mind." He moved his eyes to the guards around the room.

"Find me... Bloodfang!"

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