Revenge By Law's
ARTICLE 53

Although before the first trial, the case of Abhimanyu Alexander attracted public attention because his brave actions revealed crimes in his interrogation process, most national television stations were reluctant to broadcast the course of the first trial. There are only two news-oriented stations that broadcast the trial live.

However, it is unexpected that the trial presents a lot of exciting drama. Starting from the disclosure of false witnesses to the testimony of neighbor Abi who saw the seeds of psychopath since childhood. For several days after that trial, people were still discussing it. The shows that aired along with the trial experienced a tremendous drop in ratings. Some stations ended up being interested in airing a second trial, although there were some who rejected it because they felt the excitement only happened at the beginning, before it eventually became a dull drama.

Who would have thought? The extraordinary analysis of the occurrence of fires carried out by Indira became a very horrendous event. The extraordinary actions of the woman's lawyer led many aspiring girls to become like her.

Then in the third trial, all national television stations aired the trial. And it looks like they won't regret it because the response of the community has been overwhelming. Almost the entire house that turned on the television was airing the trial.

So it is not wrong to say that at this time the whole country feels the same tension that occurred in the courtroom. How not? In the middle of the trial, a spontaneous witness emerges from the visitor's seat, potentially the real perpetrator of Mischa's murder. And after all convinced that the witness was the real culprit, Abi instead said he was not the culprit.

“So, what exactly is Brother Benjiro's role according to the knowledge of the accused's brother?” ask one of the member judges, representing the presiding judge who looks too upset to ask.

“Which I know, the witness is the person I met at the scene and who gave the package containing the methamphetamine for me to send to somewhere.”

“Why tell now? We are tired of undergoing three trials, it should not be this complicated if from the beginning you already know who sent the package.”

“I've said it since the beginning, even during the interrogation. That was the main reason they tortured me, because I did not want to mention the name Mischa as the sender.”

“Benjiro Brothers, right like that?”

“Be, right, Your Highness.”

The judge looked back at Abi and asked again, “That's his role?”

“That I know, that's it, Your Highness.”

“So, who killed the victim?”

“If for that, I cannot say it, Your Majesty. I have no evidence, either to point to others or to deny that it was me.”

Again Abi said a strange thing, like throwing a wild hot ball and burning the minds of those who heard it.

“Yang Mulia,” said Indira interrupted the conversation between Abi and the judge. He also seems to be upset with his client. “From the evidence we found, we suspect Benjiro's brother was the perpetrator of the beating and stabbing of Mischa who used a weapon with my client's fingerprints. In addition, we suspect he hid the body of the victim and set his house on fire. However, it would be nice if done another special examination on the brother Benjiro.”

“Yes, this is what I meant earlier.” The judge finally spoke again. “To get a more accurate description, then we ask that the witness brother on behalf of Benjiro Michael can be examined by the investigation team. Thus, the hearing was postponed and resumed Wednesday next week.”

The sound of a hammer knock was accompanied by the sigh of relief of the audience of the conference. Indira tidied up her documents scattered on the table with an annoyed face. She refused to look at Abi even though he called her name several times.

“I'm just your lawyer, making sure you get fair legal treatment.  You're innocent, that's what you said and what I believe. So I fought for your freedom. But, it seems like you refused to be released. I feel that all my struggles for you have been in vain.”

Abi did not answer, until he saw officers coming to pick him up.

                  *

That night was different from the night before. Tonight he gave a special time to wait. Although no appointments were made before, he knew someone would contact him with the secret phone. Especially because of the incident at the trial this afternoon.

And his guess really came true. His phone screen twinkled, signaling an incoming call. Abi looked at her for a few seconds before answering.

Abi put the phone to his right ear. He said nothing and waited for someone across there to open the conversation.

[It turns out you're a tough guy.]

There was a heavy voice of a man greeting Abi with a sharp word, but it was spoken in a quite friendly tone. Making anyone who heard it must have felt a creepy aura. It was lord Jireh.

“Of course. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made it this far,” replied Abi casually, trying to cover up her fear.

The man across the phone laughed out loud as if comforted by Abi's words just now.

[I'm sorry I underestimated you from the start. It is rare to find someone who can make me angry and laugh at the same time.]

“Yes, many people have underestimated me and something bad happened to them.”

Being arrogant is not a genuine trait possessed by Abi. There are two situations that can force him to be arrogant, namely when intimidating or when intimidated. Abi did not know, what kind of situation he was in at the moment. To be sure, he was dealing with Lord Jireh who became a terror for many people.

A few dozen seconds passed without words. As the last person to speak, Abi refused to break the silence. After all, he did not know what he wanted to say anymore.

[I've given you a chance to be free and get away from this case. But, it seems like you want to play around even longer with me. Are you aware of your position?]

“I never thought the position was important. Because in any position, if I want, I can attack you.”

[If you judge me by how I treated you all this time, then you're in danger. All this time I just let you move as you please because it takes an entertaining spectacle. However, if you go too far, I will serve you seriously.]

Two days ago, the man did promise Abi to help him get revenge against the people who had ruined Abi's life fifteen years ago and Roy's death was the proof of the beginning. The man also claimed to be able to free Abi from all legal cases that ensnared him. However, he asks Abi to choose two things: join him or not interfere with anything related to him, including Mischa's death. At that time Abi was just silent and he answered her in the trial earlier.

“You know? I am no longer interested in my revenge. Fifteen years old I devised a revenge plan just to make me see a lot of much bigger crimes. Murder, fraud, gambling corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, human trafficking, dirty politics, and much more. I feel like the crimes they did to me back then, which have ruined my life, are just petty crimes.”

[If your revenge doesn't interest you anymore, then what is it that's interested you now?]

“Before, I just wanted to avenge me. But, on the way, you set me up on this case. It was like a trigger for me. I want to do more, which is to use chapter by chapter to fight crime for evil. And the climax was when I found out there was someone sitting at the peak of that evil. I got his name and suddenly my passion was stirred. Mr Jireh!”

The man was silent again. In the depths of his heart, Abi was still harboring fear. But he felt that this was the right time to declare war on that figure.

Then, master Jireh again spoke in a heavier voice, showing the anger he was holding back.

[I will show you what Mr. Jireh is like and the reason why everyone is afraid of him.]