Chapter 116: The Trial of the Celestial Courts
⚖️ Act I: A Summons from the Heavens
Ne Job was reviewing scrolls when Twinkle buzzed nervously.
A parchment appeared in the Grand Hall — glowing, stamped with a seal of scales.
Ao Bing frowned. "That's not a Bureau scroll."
Taiyi Zhenren muttered, "Unprofessional."
Lord Xian appeared, grave.
> "Interns, the Celestial Courts have summoned us. They claim the Bureau's miracles must be tested for truth and fairness."
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🧠 Act II: The Villains' Interference
The Bureau of Misrule had whispered into the Courts, sowing doubt.
Their claim: miracles were biased, unfair, and corruptible.
- Joy accused of favoritism.
- Patience accused of stagnation.
- Courage accused of recklessness.
Ao Bing clenched his fists. "They're twisting the judges!"
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted the accusations.
Ne Job whispered, "We must prove miracles true."
Twinkle pulsed softly.
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🎭 Act III: Entering the Courts
The interns stepped into the Celestial Courts.
Marble pillars rose high, scales glowed, and judges sat in solemn silence.
The Chief Judge spoke:
> "Intern Ne Job, you must defend the Bureau's miracles. If you fail, they will be annulled."
Ao Bing gulped.
Taiyi Zhenren adjusted his notes.
Ne Job bowed.
Twinkle hummed faintly.
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🧵 Act IV: The Trial
The Mask of Misrule appeared as prosecutor.
His cracked mask shimmered with cruel laughter.
He hissed:
> "These miracles are flawed. They must be erased."
The judges listened.
Scrolls trembled.
Mortals' hopes flickered.
Ao Bing hurled thunderfruit sparks to demonstrate courage.
Taiyi Zhenren annotated patience with clarity.
Glimmer giggled, showing joy's kindness.
Ne Job unrolled Miracle #450-R — the Rebellion of the Mask.
The scroll pulsed.
Unity resonated.
The judges leaned forward.
The Mask faltered.
His disguise cracked further.
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🌈 Act V: The Verdict
The Chief Judge raised the scales.
They glowed with balance.
> "Intern Ne Job, you have proven miracles true. The Bureau stands."
Ao Bing tossed confetti.
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted the verdict.
Glimmer hugged Ne Job.
Twinkle hummed triumphantly.
The Mask fled into the shadows.
His voice echoed:
> "You may win today. But masks always return."
Lord Xian nodded.
> "Intern Ne Job, you have defended the Bureau in the Celestial Courts. Well done."
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📜 Epilogue: A New Registry Entry
The next morning, a new entry appeared in the Miracle Registry:
> Miracle #460-T: The Trial of the Celestial Courts
> Status: Defended, affirmed, unresolved.
> Effect: Teaches that miracles must withstand judgment. Activated through courage and fairness.
Ne Job added a note:
> "Some miracles are tested in courts. But truth always prevails."
Twinkle hummed.
And somewhere in the Celestial Courts, shadows lingered — but the interns were ready.