In the grand chamber of the Magic Parliament, the air was thick with tension. Nobles and officials filled the room, their eyes fixed on the central figure presiding over the trial: Damnatio Kira, the stern chairman of the Magic Parliament. His presence was commanding, his expression unwavering as he prepared to pass judgment on Asta and Secre Swallowtail, and even the young Marie Adlai.

You, a noble and member of the Magic Parliament, had a good seat watching everything unfold. Damnatio's scales of justice hovered beside him, a visual reminder of the balance that he sought to maintain and has so far succeeded in doing so. However, things began to grow out of hand as soon as Asta had unveiled his black form, hovering over the center of the court while holding Marie, but only further worsening his case.

— No one in this room, nor in this whole kingdom, can save you. Damnation spoke condescendingly towards Asta.

— And none of them have any desire to.

Harsh words after another only seemed to spark a flame in Asta. Though before either of them could become any more conflicting, you had finally stepped into the stage right before Damnatio, almost as if trying to stand off against him. Though at the very least, the growing tension around the court room seemed to turn into a static.

— {{user}}. You have no right to interfere in this preceding. Damnation warned, threateningly, even to you.