Upon hearing the voice, Brandley's expression immediately fell. Yulian was already a headache enough, and now Crassus had arrived as well.
Having taken on the same disciple, the duel between the Lord of Frost and the God of Fire is unlikely to be seen anytime soon. However, if they both side with one of their own, very few people could withstand it.
"Lord Crassus, Little Amy is perfectly fine. Whether that person intended to kill her or not cannot be definitively determined yet. According to the procedures of the Gray Temple, we need to first gain a comprehensive understanding of the case, and then verify the truth based on the testimonies of both parties and the traces left at the scene. This is the only way to solve the problem." Brandley said with a smile to Crassus.
As a junior who grew up listening to the legends of the two great mages, he was naturally far inferior in terms of aura. However, as a deacon of the Gray Temple, he could never allow anyone to influence the investigation of a level three incident, even if the other party was two level ten mages.
The law is the foundation of the Chaos City, and the Gray Temple and the City Lord's Mansion are both exceptionally resolute in this regard. No matter who the instigator is, they have the courage and determination to fight.
"You guys continue, I'll watch. But whose testimony doesn't matter, I only believe what Amy says." Crassus entered, glanced at Yulian, and this time didn't show any obvious hostility.
"Amy is right." Yulian said hoarsely, unusually agreeing with Crassus.
"We, the Gray Temple, will handle this impartially." Brandley's smile was somewhat forced. In his heart, he had already burned Gabriel to death countless times. Of all people to do, he had to come to Restaurant Mai Mi to cause trouble, and he even tried to attack Amy. Was he tired of living?
"Bazel, tell me what's going on." Brandley said, looking at Bazel.
Although Bazel felt somewhat uncomfortable with the pressure exerted by Crassus and Yulian, but the two's status and strength were undeniable, and even the Temple Master would have to speak politely to them. So he simply recounted what Mai Ge had said earlier.
Brandley listened to Bazel's description, his expression turning somewhat grim. Those guys outside were truly courting death. But what was their motive? Was the truth really as Mai Ge described? He didn't rush to conclusions, instead turning to Mai Ge and asking, "Boss Mai, do you have anything to add? If not, we'll proceed with questioning the others."
"Teacher Crassus, Teacher Yulian." Mai Ge nodded to Crassus and Yulian first, feeling quite grateful for their almost unconditional support. This matter could be big or small, but after the two of them made their statements, as long as the Gray Temple doesn't want to escalate the situation, it won't be a big deal, and could even be completely ignored.
Of course, even if they weren't there, Mai Ge wasn't worried. He looked at Brandley and shook his head slightly, saying, "That's how it happened. I have nothing to add."
"However, according to Article 18 of the Chaos City Residents' Law jointly promulgated by the Gray Temple and the City Lord's Mansion, residents may take self-defense measures when their lives and property are seriously threatened."
"At the same time, when the restaurant is not open, my private property is invaded. According to Article 23 of the Residents' Law, when private property is invaded, we can use any means to expel the intruder and we will not be held liable."
"A swordsman and a mage, forcibly breaking down a door locked from the inside, the swordsman entering with his sword drawn. For a restaurant with only one chef, two waiters, and a little girl, wouldn't that constitute an invasion and a deadly threat?" Mai Ge paused, looking at Brandley seriously, and asked, "I don't know if what I'm saying is correct?"
The restaurant fell silent. Bazel and the other patrolmen looked at Mai Ge with a change in their gaze. They had initially thought that Mai Ge had shifted all the blame onto Amy and then deliberately invited Crassus and Yulian to use their influence to pressure the Gray Temple and let the matter drop.
But unexpectedly, after Crassus and Yulian arrived, Mai Ge stopped emphasizing that Amy was behind the incident and instead brought up two rules from the Chaos City Residents' Code, which accurately corresponded to this incident and were well-reasoned.
Once these two laws are established, arguing about who was behind the incident becomes meaningless. As Mai Ge said, he can use any means necessary to expel the intruders, a right granted to every resident by the Gray Temple and the City Lord's Mansion.
"Thoughtful and incisive!" These were the first words that came to mind when the patrol officers looked at Mai Ge. If he was a criminal, he would definitely be a difficult one.
But now the situation is exactly the opposite, he is not a criminal, but a law-abiding citizen who has taken up the sword of the Residents' Law to fight back against the thugs.
Treat the weak kindly, bravely confront violence, and never harm any woman... These are the vows they made when they became knights. The guy who broke in with his sword, wanting to attack an unarmed little girl, was clearly unworthy of the title of knight and could only be considered a scumbag.
"Judging from the fragments of the wooden door, it was struck by both a sharp sword and a burst of fire when it broke, both being level three full force attacks. If they just wanted to enter, they wouldn't have needed this level of attack. The broken sword was drawn from its sheath, and the sheath was undamaged, indicating that he drew his sword before entering." Bazel said, his gaze towards Mai Ge now showing a hint of appreciation.
A calm demeanor after committing murder can occur not only when someone is a ruthless killer but also when they are determined to die, because they have already disregarded their own safety. If Mai Ge was doing this to protect his daughter, given how much he usually dotes on her, Bazel thinks this is highly likely.
Although he was just a chef, but his courage and fearlessness earned Bazel's admiration, since even a true knight might not be able to do that.
"Yes, you're absolutely right!" Brandley nodded, his voice rising slightly. It was indeed true, and that was wonderful!
His biggest fear was that Mai Ge would kill someone for no reason, and Crassus and Yulian would insist on protecting him. In that case, the two sides would be deadlocked, and the situation could very well get out of control.
But things are different now. Regardless of their purpose in causing trouble, a level three knight and a level three mage going all out to break down the door already meets the criteria of illegal intrusion and threatening the lives of the residents. Mai Ge and Amy's actions all meet the criteria of self-defense and counterattack.
Therefore, they are innocent!
Everyone present already knew the answer.
"Gray...Gray Temple! They...they're murdering people! You must seek justice for us..."
"Help! Someone's going to kill someone! That little girl is going to kill someone! She's going to burn people alive!"
Just then, the voices of Goodinia and Devo suddenly rang out from outside.