The case proceeded without any obstacle. The judge, contrary to what the evidence said about him, worked effortlessly with a serious expression on his face. He listened to both the parties and turned to the group of judges who had come to listen.
The man said, "What's your opinion on this?"
Here, in this world, judges would often be divided into two categories every time there's a hearing. The chief judge would sit at the center beneath the statue of justice to make the final decision. Other judges, the chief's colleagues, would sit on the side to give their opinion on the matter.
A good judge would often work together with his colleagues and make a decision after hearing both the sides clearly. But a corrupt one would do things half-heartedly without even bothering to listen to the opinions.
Anyone would be able to differentiate between a good and a bad judge by seeing their behavior. From what Ed could see, the current judge wasn't a corrupt one.
