Chapter 1582 Your Decision

Chapter 1582 Your Decision

Author's Note: Unedited Chapter

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The hood was deep and shadowy, obscuring the face beneath, but as the figure drew closer, the faint outline of a mask could be seen.

The mask was an intricate piece of craftsmanship, carved from obsidian and adorned with swirling patterns that glowed with an inner crimson light.

The eyes of the mask were hollow voids, emanating a chilling glow that pierced through the darkness.

As the figure descended further, the masked eyes seemed to scan the surroundings, instilling dread in all who met their gaze.

Lightning crackled around the figure, dancing in colors of deep purple and blue, creating an electrifying display that illuminated the courtroom with flashes of unnatural light.

The sound of the crackling energy was deafening, and the air buzzed with its intensity. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

With a final, thunderous crash, the figure broke through the hall's ceiling, landing with a resounding impact that shook the entire building.

The floor beneath its feet cracked and splintered, and a shockwave of energy rippled outward, causing those nearby to stumble and fall.

The figure stood tall and menacing in the center of the courtroom, its presence commanding immediate attention and fear.

The robe continued to flow around it, defying gravity and logic, while the mask's glowing eyes surveyed the chaos it had wrought.

"The Gustavo Alliance has come to retrieve our god!" the figure announced in a deep and resonant voice, that echoed through the hall like a death knell.

As it spoke, the lightning above intensified, casting a surreal, apocalyptic light over the scene.

The entire hall erupted into chaos. Spectators screamed and scrambled for cover, and security personnel rushed forward to confront the intruder. But the figure raised its hands, summoning a barrier of lightning that repelled them with ease.

"Futile," it declared with an air of absolute authority. "We will take back our god and leave this place. Any interference will be met with severe consequences."

Angy, Falco, Aildris, and E.E. sprang into action. "We have to protect Gustav!" Angy shouted, her voice filled with determination.

Jareth Cole tried to maintain order. "Everyone, stay calm and remain in your seats!"

But the hooded figure's presence and proclamation had already thrown the courtroom into disarray.

The alliance panel members and the judge looked on in shock, their authority momentarily shattered by the sheer force of the intruder's arrival.

Veran Kess, seizing the moment, pointed at Gustav. "See? This is exactly what we've been talking about! Gustav Crimson is undeniably linked to the Gustavo Alliance!"

Jareth Cole retorted, "This is an orchestrated attempt to frame my client!"

In the midst of the pandemonium, the masked figure moved toward Gustav, who floated unconscious in the containment tube. "Our god must awaken," the figure intoned.

The Gustavo Alliance members showed no fear. Their resolve remained unwavering as they tightened their circle around Jack.

Several moved closer to Gustav's tube, ready to make contact and take him away. The tension reached a fever pitch, and it seemed like the situation was about to explode into a full-blown battle.

Just as a member of the Gustavo Alliance reached out to touch the tube, a blinding golden light erupted from within.

Gustav's body turned a radiant gold, emitting a powerful blast of energy that swept across the hall.

The closest person was sent flying, crashing into the far wall with a sickening thud. Others around Gustav were thrown back, their bodies slamming into the crumbling walls of the hall.

The sheer force of the blast caused the walls of the courthouse to crack and crumble, sending chunks of stone and metal raining down.

The entire structure groaned under the strain, and the once grand hall was reduced to a scene of utter devastation.

Amidst the rubble, Gustav floated in place. His three in one golden body was activated. He radiating with an aura of unmatched power and authority.

"Quiet down!" Gustav's voice boomed, not just in the hall but across the entire earth.

Every living being heard his command in their minds, a voice that brooked no disobedience.

The chaos halted, and a stunned silence fell over the scene. Even the most hardened warriors of the Gustavo Alliance were left in awe, their confidence shaken by the display of raw power before them.

The hall was stoked with powerful figures, ranging from MBO officers to the alien spectators to the alliance leaders and yet not a single one of them could deny the chill that permeated their bodies.

"It is time I reminded you lot of who you are dealing with!" Gustav's voice echoed, carrying a weight that demanded absolute attention.

Jack, though prepared for battle, couldn't help but be impressed by the sudden turn of events. He stepped back, allowing Gustav to take center stage.

The members of the Gustavo Alliance hesitated, uncertainty creeping into their eyes as they faced the radiant figure before them.

Gustav surveyed the scene with a mix of amusement and disdain.

"You really had the audacity to hold a trial for me while I was unconscious, unable to participate in my own defense?" Gustav's voice was calm but carried a steely edge.

One of the alliance leaders sitting behind the judges, a stern-faced woman with crystalline eyes, stood and addressed him. "There is nothing wrong with proceeding so long as you were present, even in an unconscious state."

Gustav's laughter rang out, deep and resonant, shaking the very ground beneath them. The earth trembled as if sharing in his mirth. His grim expressions on the faces of everyone in the surroundings increased the longer he laughed.

The prosecutor, seizing the moment, attempted to regain control. "You see, Your Honors, this is precisely the kind of behavior we are dealing with. Gustav is unpredictable, unstable, and dangerous. He uses his power recklessly—"

Before he could continue, Gustav raised a hand, and a wave of pinkish-red energy swept across the entire earth.

The energy radiated from him in powerful surges, enveloping every living being. Instantly, everyone fell to their knees. Their wills were overwhelmed by the force of Gustav's cosmic superiority.

"I will speak, and you will all listen!" Gustav's voice echoed across the globe, resonating in the minds of every creature, human and alien alike.

Silence fell over the courtroom, the only sound being the faint vibration of Gustav's energy. He took a deep breath and began to speak, his tone grave and contemplative.

"You accuse me of heinous crimes, yet you fail to see the truth. I am not a good person. I have never claimed to be. Most of the acts I performed were not out of some misguided sense of heroism. No, they were for the handful of beings in this vast universe who mean something to me..."