Capítulo 184: The Trial of Enrique Giovanni

Abel observed the unfolding trial with a measured gaze. The injury that Enrique had was certainly not recent; it looked like it could have been the result of broken bones from childhood or perhaps even polio.

'That's why Duke Giovanni said his finger hurt so much,' Abel mused.

Now, he felt like he fully understood the man's pain. Perhaps because of Enrique's limping appearance, the audience's reaction had shifted significantly.

"Even with a body like that, he wants to serve God. He might actually be an amazing person," someone murmured from the gallery.

"That's right. Life itself must be suffering for him," another person agreed.

"It's possible that the defendant's son wasn't left to die on purpose."

"There must have been some unavoidable circumstances."