Colonel Skool remained neutral, continuing to inform of the rights: "Gaspar Belent, during this court hearing, you have the right to request recusal, demand witnesses to appear, refuse to answer irrelevant questions, defend yourself or appoint someone to defend you, participate in the trial debate, review trial records, and make a final statement. Did you understand?"
"Understood." Gaspar Belent replied with a wry smile: "Very fair, isn't it?"
"Do you wish to apply for recusal of any interested parties?" Colonel Skool asked.
Gaspar looked around and spread his hands: "The judges sitting in this hall are either my classmates, whose bones are connected to mine, or complete strangers—so no, I don't request recusal."
"Do you need to appoint someone to defend you?" Colonel Skool asked again.
"In this hall, the defender I trust the most is you, senior. But you are already seated with the judges." Gaspar shook his head regretfully: "No, I choose to defend myself."
