Shi Lang asked Nexalia for permission to directly examine Lieutenant Shunt. Since he was being projected as the villain then he would play the villain.
He walked from the center of the courtroom to stand in front of the accused and asked, "Mister Attorney, is there any way to ensure that what the examinee is about to say is the truth and nothing but the truth?"
The attorney nodded and said, "The shackles on his wrists ensure that anything he speaks of is the truth. It is a smart device with zero error."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask for a new pair of this truth detecting shackles."
Everyone understood that being an outlander, Shi Lang did not trust their system, however, the faces of the three people changed slightly. They were the captain of the spaceport guard, responsible for detaining the accused in his facility for the night.
