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November 6, 1916, Berlin.

The whole of Berlin held its breath on this day, waiting for something big to happen:

Baron Ernst Alexson von Brahm is to be tried.

His Majesty the Emperor even established a special court for this purpose and appointed the famous "Sword of Justice" Margrave Fern Jockso von Felix to preside over the trial. His Royal Highness Crown Prince August and His Royal Highness Prince Joachim will also Hearing.

There are also rumors that Field Marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorff will also attend the trial.

There is no doubt that this is an extremely luxurious lineup.

And all the focus is on only one person: Baron Alexson!

Outside the Royal Court of Justice, Berliners had gathered early in the morning. Whether they were supporting or opposing Baron Alexon, or even those who remained neutral, they all had the same purpose:

See the legendary Ernst Brahm for yourself!

Regardless of whether Baron Alexon is really guilty of treason, at least everyone already knows one thing: Baron Alexon rescued His Royal Highness the Crown Prince regardless of his own life or death!

The popularity of His Royal Highness Crown Prince August in Germany far exceeds the imagination of people in other countries. Most people in Germany, even those who oppose the monarchy, have great respect for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's military exploits and character.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince almost became a prisoner of the British. It was thanks to another magical performance by Baron Alexon that he was rescued from the evil British!

At 7 o'clock in the morning, Felix, Marquis of Yorkso, who was personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor, entered the court. At 7:10, Colonel Nicholas, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Army Staff, entered the court... At 7:30, His Royal Highness the German Crown Prince August and Prince Joachim quietly entered the court through the side door... .Followed by Marshal Hindenburg, General Ludendorff... Even the commander-in-chief of the First Army, General von Bello, and the commander-in-chief of the Second Army, General von Galwitz, also rushed from the front. return...

Nearly three hundred people were allowed to observe, including journalists, nobles, social dignitaries, soldiers, politicians and a small number of civilians.

At this time, I was waiting for someone to appear:

Baron Alexon!

August and Prince Joachim sat side by side in the special auditorium specially prepared for them. Their expressions looked very calm and calm.

In the end, Prince Joachim couldn't help it anymore, and he couldn't help but said: "Baron Alexon hasn't shown up yet? Doesn't he dare to face this trial?"

"My dear brother, the trial won't start until eight o'clock." August said calmly: "Baron Alexon is willing to face all challenges."

Prince Joachim smiled noncommittally: "This time is not a challenge, but a trial. My brother, do you think he is guilty? Ah, I almost forgot that Baron Alexon once saved your life. "

"My loyalty is to Germany, not to a certain person." August was still so calm: "If Baron Alexson is really guilty of treason, I will be the first to agree to hang him. But my dear brother , I am willing to bet my reputation that Baron Alexson is a patriot."

Prince Joachim sneered.

patriot? Does he know what a patriot is? He glanced at Hindenburg and Ludendorff sitting aside, and couldn't help but feel worried.

Are all these high-level military officials here?

Obviously, Ernst Brahm is the pride of the German side, a god-like figure used to boost morale in difficult situations. They will never let the hero they created fall to the ground.

So what role will they play before and after this trial?

He couldn't ask questions. These senior military generals all had straight faces and looked extremely serious. The Intelligence Bureau that he presided over personally planned this trial. If he asked the military about their attitude now, he would definitely be asking for trouble.

As time passed by, Prince Joachim became a little anxious: "It's eight o'clock in ten minutes. I bet Ernst will be late."

"What are you betting on, Your Highness?" General Galwitz, who had never spoken, suddenly asked.

Joachim was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that his smooth words would be taken seriously by General Galwitz. He thought for a moment: "I bet ten gold marks."

"Ten gold marks, I accept your bet." General Galwitz said calmly.

"I also bet ten gold marks, Your Highness the Prince." General von Bello said: "I bet Baron Alexson will show up on time."

August also became interested immediately: "Then, I will also pay ten gold marks, betting that he will show up before eight o'clock."

Hindenburg and Ludendorff glanced at each other, and then said expressionlessly: "Then, the First Munitions Director and I will act as the notaries of this bet."

Prince Joachim nodded in annoyance and agreed to the bet.

Even if he lost, he didn't care about the money, but what made him unwilling was that the military's attitude towards Ernst was so consistent:

Unconditional support for Captain Ernst Brahm!

God, he's just a little captain! The people who support him are lieutenant generals, first-level generals, and marshals!

Nicholas also had an embarrassed expression on his face.

Just when they were restless, there was a sudden commotion outside the court, and bursts of cheers and cheers came in together.

A smile appeared on August's face...

After a while, a man wearing a straight military uniform walked in:

Baron Ernst Alexson von Brahm!

It's seven fifty now.

"My dear brother, you lose."

At this moment, August's face was full of excitement: "Please send someone to deliver your gold mark to us. Of course, we will give you a receipt."

The flesh on Prince Joachim's face twitched: "Okay, I will send it according to the bet agreement. Everyone, if you are interested, I can also make a bet with you. Today's trial will definitely prove that Alec Baron Mori is guilty."

"What's your bet? Brother?" August asked.

"I have a private hunting ground outside Berlin, and I am willing to bet you 10,000 gold marks on it!" Joachim said very confidently.

"What an interesting bet." August said without any hesitation: "I'll offer five thousand gold marks, who else is willing to participate?"

Without any suspense, Generals von Bello and Galwitz once again joined the bet.

No one really cares about the bet. What really matters is who wins the bet.

In fact, this will become a competition between two different forces!