The World Conquest: Giving Birth To Become A God

A few months later, Maximus, along with Pandora, arrived at the Court of Council.

To uphold fairness and equality, the Court of Council wasn't placed within any territory of the Dimensional Alliance, much less in the Virtual Realm.

Sometimes, even Devourers stood trial here to prove their innocence, hoping to become free men in the Dimensional Alliance.

Arriving at the site, Maximus couldn't help but feel solemn.

The Court of Council wasn't a dimension but one of the top 100 architectural marvels in the Aeon Plane.

The majestic energy it emanated even subtly influenced Maximus's emotions.

"In this place, you should restrain yourself," Pandora advised.

"I can take care of myself."

Initially, Maximus wanted to come here alone; however, seeing him step into a tiger's den, Pandora had no choice but to accompany him.

As ordered by her master, no danger was to befall this hateful man.

"Just be careful."

After undergoing a rigorous check, they were allowed into the court hall.

Inside was a vast, imposing chamber, with each of the Seven Absolutes seated on the high thrones.

Under their gaze, even the faintest hint of casualness in his gait straightened.

"The Seven Absolutes are overseeing this trial? What did you do?" Pandora asked nervously.

Usually, even a fight between two Tier 12 dimensions warranted only a proxy's presence.

Even when multiple Masters of the Ocean of Law were on trial, only one of the Absolutes was typically present.

Only during a major war involving top powers and absolutes would all seven of the Court of Council oversee the matter.

"I don't know. It must be because of the Interdimensional Council; they are an overlord organization, after all."

"Even then, you were only against a Master of an Ocean of Law."

"Then it must be because of my identity..." Maximus deduced, feeling solemn.

Taking his seat, he suddenly noticed a piercing gaze from the other side of the court.

"Maximus..." Akuji murmured upon seeing Maximus arrive across the court.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Akuji waited for the trial to begin.

"Now that both participants have arrived, the case regarding Maximus Shadowcrest and Akuji shall proceed."

"The accused and the accuser may now present their claims. Let all be bound by Truth and Balance," the Absolute of Equality announced.

Hearing the solemn tone, Akuji nervously stepped forward.

"Honored Absolutes, I stand here to demand restitution from Maximus for the destruction of two-dimensional void ships and the life of my beloved subordinate, Kares."

"The loss is grievous and an insult to the Interdimensional Council. I seek compensation of ten quintillion origin coins to account for what we have lost."

"Does the other side of the panel have anything to say?" the Absolute of Justice asked.

"Honored Absolutes, this is simply a slander. Although I indeed destroyed two-dimensional void ships and killed the man called Kares, it was purely in self-defense."

"Due to Kares' aggressiveness and his assault on me and my wives, I had no choice but to fight back."

"If anyone deserves compensation here, it's me. However, as a promising Primordial Candidate, I won't be too harsh. I only demand Kares to work for me for a hundred thousand years."

"You!"

Hearing Maximus twist the truth, Akuji felt a surge of fury.

"Your honors, Maximus's statement doesn't tell the whole truth. Although Kares was indeed reckless, after the first instance, Maximus escaped without a scratch and with no issues."

"The later casualties and the destruction of another dimensional void ship were purely due to Maximus's desire for revenge."

Meanwhile, as Akuji focused on getting the compensation, Maximus kept a close eye on the Seven Absolutes.

What did these Seven Absolutes want?

This trial was obviously a farce, so why had such powers joined it?

To investigate him? To confirm something? An assessment?

Just as he was lost in thought, the Absolute of Righteousness's voice pulled him back to the present.

"Is this true?" the Absolute of Righteousness asked.

Revenge killing was one of the things he despised the most.

"It's true—I killed Kares purely out of spite and revenge. But who can blame me? We were just living our lives peacefully, going into dangerous places to train ourselves. Then, out of nowhere, a hooligan appeared."

"I thought that once we broke free from his clutches, we could continue living in peace. But instead, we were hunted like a dog for thousands of years, with our soul and will tortured."

"After enduring such grievances, it was only natural that I would kill for revenge as soon as I gained the strength." Maximus's voice was serious, filled with the memories of the life on the run they had experienced in the Silent Void Expanse.

"Yet killing is still killing if he—" Akuji began, but the Absolute of Sin raised his hand to silence him.

"I find this little one reasonable. Since he had the power, why shouldn't he kill the pest that was disturbing him?"

"I believe we've heard enough. Both sides have presented their accounts," the Absolute of Judgment said, sounding bored.

They were only here to confirm something; now that it was done, the Absolute of Judgment was eager to end the trial quickly.

"By the decision of this jury, Akuji shall forfeit his demand of ten quintillion origin coins. We find this figure disproportionate to the severity of the claims presented. Maximus, your counter-request for servitude is also extreme. Both claims shall be revised," the Absolute of Purity stated.

"By the power of Oath, Akuji shall serve Maximus for a period of one thousand years. This shall be restitution for his failure to guide a subordinate properly."

"As for the lost ship, the council decrees that ten quadrillion origin coins will suffice as reparation to the Interdimensional Council," the Absolute of Oath declared.

As the power of the Oath settled over them, Maximus felt a sense of dread.

An invisible force wrapped around him, enforcing the decree.

Meanwhile, Akuji slumped to the ground, stunned by the trial's outcome.

"How could this be? I—"

The thought of working for Maximus filled Akuji with despair.