Monday, 9:55 am.

Kyoto, Sakyo Ward District Court.

This ancient book collation case has also reached its final stage. Court No. 607 is full of spectators, including intellectual property experts from all walks of life, legal professionals, outstanding alumni of Kyoto University, and reporters from famous TV stations. At this moment, there are still

Most of the people who were able to be present had obtained these precious spectator tickets through connections.

The rest of the courtrooms on the sixth floor of the court building are all open to ordinary citizens, who can indirectly observe the trial by watching the broadcast. Countless eyes in Japan are focused on this lawsuit that affects the reputation of the highest university in the country.

At the entrance of the stairs, Fujimura adjusted his clothes again by the reflection of the mobile phone screen. Today he wore a brown suit, black round-framed glasses, and his hair was carefully taken care of. The whole person looked

He looks like a distinguished professor.

This lawsuit is about to end.

Looking back on this lawsuit, it feels like I am living in a nightmare.

Fujimura took a breath, carried his briefcase, walked with his head held high, arrived in front of Trial Court No. 607, and gently opened the door and entered.

Utsunomiya and Ikegami were already sitting in the dock. On the side of the plaintiff's side were the female lawyer and the most annoying lawyer Kitahara. In addition to the two plaintiff's lawyers, Shimokawa was also sitting in the plaintiff's side.

, wearing a black suit and a cheap tie, leaning on the seat with a dull expression.

Fujimura showed a meaningful smile, walked to the dock, pulled out the high-backed chair in front of him, and scanned the people opposite him with his peripheral vision.

Today I am a complete winner.

On the opposite side, Shimokawa and the fraudulent lawyer will admit in court that they have lost. What else is more satisfying than enjoying the defeat of the opponent.

Many audience members in the court were surprised to see the dean of the Department of Humanities appearing in court in person, and they couldn't help but start talking in low voices.

"Dean, I don't recommend that you appear in court today." Utsunomiya looked at the reaction in the court, turned sideways, and said in a low voice, "It is not certain that the plaintiff will withdraw the lawsuit. If, in the end, this is just a trap, then

It’s just too much of a loss.”

Fujimura tilted his head and replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, Professor. I have even read Shimokawa's application for withdrawing the lawsuit. The students in his teaching and research department have already told me that it was Shimokawa who took the initiative to summon them to meet and personally negotiated with them.

They talked face to face and told them that they decided to withdraw the lawsuit. And Kitahara would submit an application for withdrawing the lawsuit after making the final statement."

Yes, that Kitahara lawyer who is as annoying as a mosquito.

The lawyer who dared to contradict himself at the seminar and make himself look embarrassed will submit an application for withdrawal of the lawsuit to the court in front of him, completely admitting his failure.

Thinking of this, the smile on Fujimura's face became even brighter.

With a "beep" sound, the court indicator turned from red to green. The clerk in the middle of the courtroom immediately stood up and said to the audience in the courtroom: "The judge has entered the seat. Please all stand up."

I don't know if it was because this was the last trial of this case, but the spectators in the auditorium felt that the atmosphere was even more tense than the first trial, and they stood up one after another.

Soon, three figures in black robes appeared at the secret door. Judge Takanashi walked up to the referee's seat holding the file and motioned to the clerk. Then, the clerk said again, "Please sit down." The people in the courtroom stood up.

The crowd immediately sat down respectfully.

Judge Takanashi did not pick up the gavel, but looked at the defendant's seat first, "Defendant's attorney. Last time, the court ordered you to submit documentary evidence proving that the defendant independently completed the edited works. Are you ready?"

Utsunomiya picked up a stack of A4 paper and presented it to the referee's seat, "Collegial Court. What is submitted now is the regular progress report of the scientific research project "Eastern Land Parade to the Tang Dynasty". This report was written by Fujimura while he was in charge of the scientific research project.

Report to the Academic Promotion Committee.”

Judge Takanashi took these A4 papers, turned them over, frowned slightly, and then passed them to other judges to read.

"Is there no direct evidence?" A magistrate on the side asked, "These pieces of paper are just reports. We need to see more first-hand records, such as borrowing records from the collection and travel records to and from various archives.

, historical versions of electronic proofreading on the computer, etc.”

"I'm really sorry, collegial court. Due to the short time, the defendant is still looking for other materials." Utsunomiya replied.

"Plaintiff's attorney, come over and take a look. If you have any comments on cross-examination, just add them directly." Judge Takanashi looked up at the plaintiff's table and said.

Listening to these conversations, Fujimura didn't care, and the expression on his face became even more arrogant.

Yes, even if I can’t produce any evidence to prove that I completed the graduation independently, the winner of this lawsuit is still me!

Beiyuan sat in his seat and looked at his mobile phone.

He is waiting.

Wait for someone.

Waiting for a hacker named Sakagami.

Wait until she breaks through the firewall of the Kobe University Archives.

Kitahara tapped his fingers lightly on the table, waiting for this text message that may or may not arrive during today's court hearing.

"Plaintiff's attorney?" Judge Takanashi raised his head again and said with some confusion, "If you have any cross-examination opinions to express, just come over and say it."

The voice fell.

The mobile phone on the plaintiff's table suddenly vibrated, and a cartoon student's head flashed on the screen. The sudden "buzzing" sound was particularly harsh at this moment, announcing that something was about to come out.

It's neither early nor late, it's just the right time.

Beihara immediately stood up, took his mobile phone, and walked to the clerk's desk in the middle, "Chief referee. We have no cross-examination opinions to express here, but we do need to submit a piece of information for the court's reference. Please print it out, clerk."

The clerk took Beihara's cell phone and immediately connected it to the printer on the desktop. Soon, with a "click, click" sound, an A4 paper was printed out.

"What information does the plaintiff's attorney want to submit?" Judge Takanashi looked at the young lawyer's mysterious look and asked with some curiosity.

Kitahara immediately presented the A4 paper to the court, and deliberately said in a voice that could be heard by everyone present: "Chief Judge. The proofreading version of "The Eastern Land Parade to the Tang Dynasty" written by the defendant Fujimura is Qingzhengen.

Coincidentally, in the Kansai area, only the archives of Kobe University contain the Kiyoshien edition of "Report to the Tang Dynasty." After inquiries by the plaintiff, the defendant Fujimura Kayo's borrowing record in this archives is——"

"Two hours."

Beihara's voice floated above the court.

The sound is not loud, but very clear.

It was like a balloon bursting, like the emperor's new clothes being pointed out by a child on the street.

Everyone present was stunned for a moment. When they understood what the plaintiff's lawyer had just said about the two hours, they immediately exploded. Because the court had not officially opened yet, the entire crowd in the auditorium couldn't help it.

The discussion started. I was editing a travelogue with over 300,000 words, but it turned out that I only had two hours to borrow the original copy! Could it be that the person who edited this... was a genius?!

Fujimura opened his mouth. He never thought that Kitahara would do something like this again at the last moment. In an instant, he stood up uncontrollably and wanted to snatch the borrowing record. However, it was already too late.

. He looked at the referee on the stage with his own eyes, picked up the borrowing record, and read it.

Why?

Why?!

Why does this Beiyuan want to withdraw the lawsuit, but still wants to disgust himself like this?!

Feeling the subtle changes in the atmosphere in the courtroom, Fujimura blushed, and the anger in his heart reached its peak. The lawsuit is obviously about to be withdrawn, why are you pretending?! Why are you still doing this!

Fujimura can no longer understand the behavior of this lawyer named Kitahara. He is simply like a devil, a human devil who is desperate, rampant, and wants to die with you!

Utsunomiya looked at the borrowing record in Kitahara's hand and couldn't help being surprised. He didn't know where Kitahara could get this borrowing record. He immediately said, "Collegial Court. I don't know where this borrowing record in the plaintiff's hand came from."

How to get it. The borrowing records of private users of Kobe University will not be provided to outsiders for inspection. This so-called record is full of doubts and is most likely a forgery! I hope the court will clarify..."

Before the word "Mingcha" could be uttered, Judge Takanashi's expression was obviously very displeased, and he directly interrupted Yuhi's mentor, "What's going on! The defendant! And the defendant's attorney! Hasn't the court already ordered

Before your final statement, you submitted documents in accordance with the plaintiff's documentary evidence retrieval order. Why did you hide anything from the court?"

"Please give the court more time. The defendant's attorney will go to the Kobe University Archives in person to verify." Utsunomiya frowned and immediately made amends.

"The court has given you a chance. You should know the legal consequences of failing to submit documentary evidence to the collegial panel on time." Judge Takanashi said coldly. The next second, before Utsunomiya could speak again, she directly raised her gavel.

"Click" sound.

The sound of the gavel.
Chapter completed!