"Lady Loran, have you gone mad?!" The intellectual-looking female elf prosecutor wearing glasses glared at the elven woman opposite her, while reaching out to poke me, "To put this filthy, disgusting, perverted, and despicable orc in our country's highest institution is like putting a wolf among sheep!"

I felt like she used too many adjectives for me... Even though I felt like the blood vessels in my forehead were about to burst, I still managed to hold back.

Calm down, Bloch, you need to face these kinds of insults meant to provoke prisoners with composure. Moreover, what can you do now?

Once again, I looked at the shackles on my hands and feet and the square cage that surrounded me. These things aren't something that could be opened with bare hands.

However, I could understand the shackles and the prison cell, but what's with the collar around the neck? Do these long-eared people enjoy humiliating prisoners?

So after the interrogation, there's a trial for prisoner treatment... I'm likely to be sentenced to death.

But that would be better.

"Don't be so agitated, Prosecutor Wensari." The silver-haired woman named Loran crossed her arms and said, "I just made a proposal and will elaborate on its rationality next. Can you please not interrupt me before that?"

The female elf prosecutor glared: "What reason could allow this lustful monster to roam freely in our territory?"

My body trembled involuntarily with anger, and I endured..

Loran turned to the row of long-eared elves sitting on the high seats, who were probably the judges.

Why are they all female elves? Even the audience...

"As we all know, our country, Sedian, has been in a standoff with the orc tribes occupying the western valley for many years. During this time, there have been constant conflicts. We once tried to drive them out of the valley to eliminate the threat, but it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Our forces have been unable to break through the defense line outside the valley. Moreover, after the alliance and demon king's crusade decades ago, the human and dwarven nations have rebuilt after the disaster, but only our elves have not recovered. Now, we urgently need to rebuild our homeland, restore our population, and go to war with the orcs, which would damage our foundation."

"So, Lady Loran, what do you mean?" The leading judge asked.

"We can try to make peace with the orcs."

"Propose a ceasefire to the orcs? How can that be? Those uncivilized barbaric beasts would ask for the moon and take advantage of our weakness to invade our territory instead!" The prosecutor yelled hysterically.

I clenched my teeth as hard as I could, but still held back.

"That's why I said, 'try.'" Loran emphasized, "This is the first time we've captured an orc prisoner, and one who understands the common language at that. I propose an experiment to give him our elves' advanced education. If he can be civilized, we can negotiate with the orcs; if he can't, we can decide to go all out in a full-scale war."

"Lady Loran, are you joking? This is an orc!" Wensari's face was full of disbelief, "The kind that, once they conquer any intelligent nation, from the queen and princesses to the common women, regardless of age or gender, would defile and forcibly impregnate every female! How can they be civilized!"

"Nonsense! Which plane's orcs would do such beastly acts? Just because I was silent, you think you can exaggerate even more?!" I couldn't take it anymore, and roared while slamming the cage bars.

The sound shattered the atmosphere of the entire courtroom. Everyone, from the judges to the prosecutor Wensari, was pale in fear. The audience let out a gasp, and I even heard many elves falling from their seats.

"Please be quiet, as it will affect my defense for you," Loran glanced back at me, then facing the judges again, "Indeed, orcs are such that, once they conquer any intelligent nation, they would defile all females from queens and princesses to the common women –"

"Where on earth are you defending me?" I roared again.

Wasn't she just repeating the prosecutor's slander towards our race?

"I can't tolerate this baseless slander anymore! I'll say it again, we orcs are a civilized race, not some uncivilized barbarians. My tribe promotes monogamy and chastity before marriage; we would never do such despicable things as you described!" I gripped the cage bars and declared loudly in the common language."Liar! Orcs are the embodiment of lust, it's common knowledge!" Winsalee adjusted her glasses.

What kind of common knowledge is that? Are you sure you didn't confuse them with succubi?

But contrary to what I thought, all the female elves present, including Loran and the judges, nodded in agreement with the prosecutor's words. There were even a few echoes of agreement from the audience.

What?! In the eyes of these long-eared people, are orcs such despicable creatures?

I couldn't help but scan the surrounding elves in astonishment, only to cause a commotion amongst the audience.

"Ah, oh no, he's looking over here..."

"Don't make eye contact with him, you'll get pregnant..."

"Disgusting, I've got goosebumps..."

"So perverted..."

"His eyes are full of desire, I'm getting a bit excited..."

Huh? Why did I feel like some strange comments were mixed in?

No! All the comments were strange!!!

"It's precisely because orcs are such base creatures that I believe we should reject Loran's proposal and sentence this orc to death directly!" Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but shudder: "You're right, make it quick for me! Don't insult me with this strange trial anymore!"

Dying gloriously in battle is the lifelong wish of every orc. Even if captured, they should never succumb to the torture of the enemy and die heroically. That's the proper end for a warrior.

"Listen, Judge, he said 'that's right', he admits himself that he is a despicable creature!"

"Nonsense! When did I admit that? I agreed that you should just hurry up and end it for me."

"Disgusting words, truly unbearable." The prosecutor cast a disdainful look at me.

"Are the words you just used to slander our race civilized?"

"Silence!" The leading judge interrupted our argument and turned to the prosecutor, "I must remind you, Prosecutor Winsalee, that executing a war captive without the ability to resist violates the Alliance's laws of war."

"At least sentence him to life imprisonment. Orcs have short lifespans so he won't live much longer regardless. For us, it's a short sentence, not a problem at all." Prosecutor Winsalee made another suggestion, "We can't release him back into the wild."

Damn it, live out my days in a foreign prison? I won't accept such humiliating death! If that's really the sentence, I'll definitely find a way to escape!

"If that's the case..." The judges began to seriously consider the prosecutor's proposal.

"I object!" Loran suddenly pointed forward and voiced his opposition with great momentum.

"Loran?"

"Sorry, but I am against this approach." Loran scanned the room, "This opportunity is too rare. Experimentally reforming this orc, if successful, would mean there's a possibility for a truce. Even if it doesn't work, we can at least improve our understanding of the orcs. If we give up this opportunity, our only option is to wage a full-scale war against them, which isn't the best choice. We have every reason to try this compared to the huge sacrifice we foresee in a war."

"But what about the risks? Do you know how many young ladies are studying at that school? Letting an orc in would endanger the chastity of all female teachers and students!" The prosecutor slammed the table, "Loran, I remind you, you are the principal of that school! You should be responsible for the teachers and students there!"

"We've already said that we are a civilized race!" I tried to refute, but was ignored.

The judge also nodded: "As Prosecutor Winsalee said, Loran, your proposal would bring unnecessary risks to our citizens, which is against the constitution, so I have to reject it."

"Wait. I've anticipated the risks and taken precautions." Loran pointed at me, "Allow me to introduce my newly developed magical tool, the collar now worn around this orc's neck."

What? This collar is a magical tool?

"Oh? May I ask our Chief Magician, what does that collar do?" The prosecutor crossed her arms.

"Let me demonstrate." Loran took out a transparent crystal from his robe, "First of all, this collar can release a lightning spell when activated by a device. The power is not strong enough to be fatal, but it's enough to deprive the wearer of their ability to move."As soon as the voice fell, the crystal turned from transparent to red, and a strong electric current suddenly penetrated my body, causing me to be knocked down by severe convulsions and hit the railing.

I was wrong. This thing is not a prop for humiliating me, but a torture device!

"And this collar has higher-level functions. If you have the highest authority device, you can make the wearer act according to the instructions completely." Loran said as he ordered me, "Don't lie on the railing, stand up!"

As the command was issued, my body, which hadn't recovered, suddenly moved involuntarily and stood upright in the cage.

My body... My body is out of my control!

"Sit down!" With another command, I was forced to sit down cross-legged.

"Stop! Warriors can be killed, but not insulted—" I shouted at her.

"Shut up!"

This command forced my mouth to close, and I couldn't say a word.

Then the elf mage named Loran stared at me, showing a chilling smile.

"Raise your hand!"

"Handstand!"

"Turn around!"

"Muscle pose!"

"Savage charge!"

"Swordstorm!"

"Invincible Wind Fire Wheel!"

...

One command after another, each one making my body uncontrollable and tossing around on its own.

"Alright, stop!"

At the moment of the pause, I felt like all of my bones were taken apart as my body collapsed onto the floor.

I swear when I have the chance, I must kill this elf mage...

Then Loran turned to the judge's bench: "As you all can see, as long as there is this collar, this beastman will not be able to commit crimes. I will distribute the electric shock activation device to all the teachers, and I will personally supervise this animal. This way, it should be safe enough."

The presiding judge and other judges exchanged glances: "If that's the case... Loran, will you be responsible for all the consequences of this proposal?"

"Of course."

"Then, I hereby announce the approval of your proposal." The presiding judge struck the gavel.

Where did it go wrong to end up like this? I couldn't make a sound as I lay on the ground.