We finally meet
As far as making an impression went, Nero felt like he did alright, though that was most certainly not the strategy he would have gone with if he were to try and prove his innocence. On the off chance that June was trying to trick him, he was in trouble. He had already guessed as much.
But if things were at the level where even his own counsel was against him, Nero had lost this case anyway, which is why he went along with her suggestions.
"You may return to your seat, Nero Grant," said the same judge who had been speaking throughout. While the soldiers looked more amenable to Nero, the judges maintained the same, stern expression throughout. "Court will reconvene after judicial deliberation."
With that, the judge slammed his gavel one last time before standing up and exiting through the path meant specially for judges, followed by his two peers, leaving the courtroom hanging in heavy silence.
"What now?" Nero whispered to June.