The 5th of June, of the year 2035, marked the end of the 'Slavegear Incident'.
And a great number of world changing events, quickly followed.
The massive war machines known as Slavegears, were dismantled and destroyed.
The use of Neurochips has been banned. And while the courts still struggled with the issue, of whether to order a forceful removal of the Neurochips, from all those who had one installed, the manufacturing of this device has been halted indefinitely. Its schematics destroyed.
The Neurochip was now a banned product. And anyone found selling it, or holding stockpiles of it, was now labeled a criminal.
Those who still had one installed, quickly became a source of fear, to the general public.
But the Slavegear Incident was over.
Marek was arrested at Mother Base, and taken to one of the highest security prisons, in the country of Soren. The Vampire Unit, officially disbanded.
When the authorities came for Johan, Councilor Mercer ordered a full recovery and analysis of the video tapes, that recorded the last battle at Mother Base.
The tapes showed Johan gradually loosing his senses, and turning to into someone, who later came to be known as Drasko.
Judging by the footage, Drasko avoided the Union forces, as well as the Mother Base staff. He seemed to have made a bee line, towards the position where the Councilor of Gerra was holding her ground.
Marek was following Drasko, walking a step behind him and nagging him on. And Drasko eventually snapped, killing the Gerran honor guard.
When he finally reached the Gerran Councilor, there was no battle. Marek simply fired a taser at her, then slowly inserted a knife into her neck.
After that, Drasko had collapsed to the ground and seemingly turned to Johan again. The rest was history.
Following Doctor Zarovee's testimony, as well as the examination of several outside psychiatrists, Johan was found unable to stand trial, and was transferred to one of the largest mental care facilities in the country of Soren.
As for the rest of the Heroes of Adelheid, matters became somewhat more complicated.
Councilor Mercer kept her word. For almost a month, you were left completely alone, no police officer or lawyer ever showed up in your sight.
It was early July, when seemingly out of nowhere, a long convoy of government cars rolled down the street and men in dark suits politely asked you to follow them.
Without much delay or ceremony, you were flown into Adelheid and then, the unbearably long process of the justice system began.
Hearing after hearing. Trial after trial. Every single thing that anyone could have done, even by accident, was examined under a looking glass, by the highest courts of the Union.
A prosecutor named Alex Noel, led every case, against every hero of Adelheid.
A stern, seemingly cold woman, with blue piercing eyes. Mrs. Noel pushed firmly and gradually, aiming to reach the truth of the matter and prosecute those who were believed to be guilty, to the fullest extent of the law.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Noel developed a reputation as one of the most harshest of prosecutors, in the country of Soren. And rumors went, she haven't lost a case in five years.
Opposing her, was a lawyer named Jorge Magnuson. A seasoned veteran of the court. Seemingly laid back, always calm and relaxed. A man in his late fifties, with graying hair and a laughing look in his eyes. Almost a complete opposite to Noel.
When Councilor Mercer asked for the best lawyer, Magnuson volunteered and now represented every member of the party, confidently assuring them of their inevitable success, at every meeting.
The trials stretched on and on, however. August, September, October.
As the months flew by, you were asked to stay in one of the relatively hospitable hotels, inside the city of Adelheid. Under constant guard, under vigilant eye of the police force.
Once in a few days, you were asked to attend another long court meeting, then sent back to your hotel room. Always under guard.
Councilor Mercer covered the rooms expenses at least.
You knew that all heroes of Adelheid were on trial, but you barely saw one another. Each trial, for each person, was held on a different day.
You all stayed in the same hotel, but the police guard ensured that you had minimal contact with one another, if any at all.
It was one of those rainy autumn days, when Mr. Magnuson had arrived at your hotel room and released his typical, calm smile.
He said that the final hearing will be held today and the final verdict will be reached. For better or worse.
Just like always, you are scooped up the police. Just like always, you are led inside the now familiar court room.
Alex Noel, the prosecutor, is already at her usual spot, quietly drilling you with her piercing blue eyes.
The judge took his seat and the court session has started.
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