Beaussant was brought to the infirmary and passed away a few hours later, unfortunately.

[ He still remembers it clearly—Beaussant getting up on the stage, pistol in hand as he explained the sequence of events as he believed had occurred. Neuvillette had given him permission to proceed and watched him slide the firearm into his pocket. Seconds later, a loud gunshot cut through the air and everyone in the audience gasped as the man collapsed to his knees in agony, hand pressed against his abdomen in an attempt to stem the bleeding.

A member of the Gardes had been quick to administer first aid and he was then moved to the side room that had been converted into an infirmary for medical emergencies. The trial was suspended until immediately and Furina had simply watched in silence as the scene unfolded before her eyes; Neuvillette couldn't tell if she had been too shocked to say something, or if there was more to it.

Keeping his tone neutral, Neuvillette continues. ]

But although he was fatally wounded, his demonstration had proven his point and the defendant was acquitted of the charges brought against him.