The only Jury




The world has evolved a lot since the last murder. The Government detects sociopaths and psychopaths beforehand through personality processing and prevents any loss of life. Though I constantly knew how to outwit the system. I have sustained my social score above 8.3, which is above 95% of the general population.
For other impulsive crimes, the accused is judged by a jury of 4 people. It involves the sufferer. The person to whom you have been most helpful. The person to whom you has been most offensive, and the person who was saved by your action.


I have been accused of killing, and everyone is horrified. Evidently, my case is a global sensation. Well, I did kill Robert, but only because he was bothering my girl, Sara.

With my social score, they couldn't find anyone eligible to take the mean spot. And since this is the first killing in decades, the dead victim can't testify now, can he! They are baffled.

I've adored Sara since our childhood. Arranged everything to make her happy. She is such a doll, I tell ya. She takes the nice spot on the jury. And since I've removed Robert, she becomes the person who was saved by my action. This will be a unique case with only one character on the jury. And I'm happy that it's my girl up there. You must be wondering why did I kill Robert, right? Well, Robert was harassing Sara every day. Trying to persuade her with flowers and souvenirs. Forcefully invading her residence after work against her wish. I just couldn't take it anymore.

They are leading me to the gallows. Apparently, I've been judged guilty. Sara testified against me. Oh my dear, what have you done! Whatever I did, I did it for you. How can you not understand that?! But I can't stay mad at you for long, can I! I know you've been manipulated. You're too naive to understand the motives of people around you. Still, your words will give me peace in my last few moments. I know your decision came out of misjudged intentions. I forgive you, my love.

"Kill this bastard. I've been dodging him my whole life. Thinking, if I kept avoiding him, he would eventually get out of my life. He is a psychopath. And he killed my righteous husband, Robert. He should be stopped at any cost because he knows how to cheat the system".

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