“I didn’t give you hot water.”

Lu Feng’s tone was light. “Cold water is fine too.”

An Zhe saw the bloody flyer that protested the atrocities of the Trial Court and his heart became cold again. “I participated in an illegal event.”

“No.”

It was over. There was only one crime he might’ve committed. What was the crime of making the Judge’s doll? An Zhe hated that he hadn’t taken a closer look at the base’s laws at the time. He searched his mind for nouns, Doll, a not so good use for a doll—

Suddenly, the words that Lu Feng spoke downstairs to Josie appeared in his mind and An Zhe despaired. “…The crime of an indecent assault?”

A slight smile appeared in Lu Feng’s eyes like he was trying not to laugh. “Have you read the base’s laws?”

“No.”

Lu Feng ordered, “Come here.”

An Zhe stepped forward.

“Reach out.”

An Zhe held out his hand.

Lu Feng’s words were still brief and in a commanding tone. “Put it on.”

An Zhe wondered, “Where should I put it?”

“On me.”

An Zhe hesitated before slowly placing his hand against Lu Feng’s left chest. The silver buckle and badge pinned on his chest were cold and there were some lines on the surface. An Zhe couldn’t understand why Lu Feng asked him to do this.

Click.

The cold, silver handcuffs were once again placed around An Zhe’s wrists.

Lu Feng was expressionless. “The crime of indecent assault.”

An Zhe, “……?”

Immediately after, Lu Feng raised his communicator. He said, “The arrest was completed and one prohibited object was seized.”

***

The corridor of the city’s defense station was darker and colder than the residential building. An Zhe was taken to the ground floor. In the dim light source, surrounded by iron doors, he realized that this might be a human prison. He was locked up in one of them.

“Tomorrow is the trial.” Lu Feng locked the iron door and explained, “You have 10 hours to prepare your defense.”

“…I have no defense.”

“I think so as well.”

Having said that, he turned around and left without looking back, leaving only one sentence. “Have a good rest.”

An Zhe pressed against the iron door and watched Lu Feng’s figure disappearing into the corridor. A whisper came from opposite him.

“I tried to persuade them but it was unavoidable.”

“Why is Hubbard out in the wilderness? He should also be in prison. He asked me to take a photo and the two of you pitted me. Once we go out, pay me money.”

“You should go to Du Sai. She hasn’t given me the final payment for the order.”

“Then take me to find her.”