Chapter 119: The Trial of Patience
⚖️ Act I: A Summons for Patience
Ne Job was reviewing scrolls when Twinkle buzzed nervously.
A parchment appeared in the Grand Hall — stamped with the seal of scales, glowing faintly.
Ao Bing frowned. "Another trial. This time, it's Patience."
Taiyi Zhenren muttered, "Unprofessional."
Lord Xian appeared, grave.
> "Interns, the Celestial Courts have summoned the miracle of Patience. They claim it is flawed. You must defend it."
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🧠 Act II: The Villains' Accusation
The Bureau of Misrule had whispered into the Courts again.
Their claim: Patience was dangerous, turning into stagnation and delay.
- Waiting accused of wasting time.
- Endurance accused of weakness.
- Calm accused of indifference.
Ao Bing clenched his fists. "They're twisting Patience!"
Taiyi Zhenren footnoted the accusations.
Ne Job whispered, "We must prove Patience true."
Twinkle pulsed softly.
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🎭 Act III: The Courtroom
The interns entered 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 Patience. If you fail, it 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 of Patience
The Mask of Misrule appeared as prosecutor.
His cracked mask shimmered with cruel laughter.
He hissed:
> "Patience is flawed. It delays, weakens, and deceives. It must be erased."
The judges listened.
Scrolls trembled.
Mortals' hopes flickered.
Ao Bing demonstrated patience by waiting calmly before striking with thunderfruit sparks.
Taiyi Zhenren annotated patience as wisdom.
Glimmer giggled, showing patience's kindness.
Ne Job unrolled Miracle #480-N — the Trial of Ne Job.
The scroll pulsed.
Fairness 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 Patience 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 Patience 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 #490-P: The Trial of Patience
> Status: Defended, affirmed, unresolved.
> Effect: Teaches that patience is strength, not weakness. Activated through courage and fairness.
Ne Job added a note:
> "Some miracles are accused of delay. But Patience always proves itself true."
Twinkle hummed.
And somewhere in the Celestial Courts, shadows lingered — but the interns were ready.