A Magic Trial

Frieren

The court will now hear arguments regarding the ethical application of combat magic in civilian areas.

Frieren

Prosecutor Fern, you may present your opening statement.

Fern

Your Honor, we'll prove that unrestricted combat magic poses extreme risks to civilian populations.

Fern

I call our first witness, Hero Himmel, to testify about the collateral damage during the Demon King campaign.

Himmel

During our journey, we saw entire villages destroyed by stray spells.

Himmel

Even heroes must consider the cost of their actions.

Stark

Objection, Your Honor! Magic is a tool. It's the intent that matters, not the spell itself.

Roxy Migurdia

As an expert witness, I can attest that proper magical education prevents most accidents.

Roxy Migurdia

The real issue is inadequate training, not the magic itself.

Eris Greyrat

This is ridiculous! How are we supposed to fight monsters without combat magic?!

Eris Greyrat

Sometimes you have to break things to save people!

Aura

Look at these statistics! Healing magic saves far more lives than combat magic takes.

Aura

We can't regulate magic based on fear alone!

Frieren

Order in the court! These emotional outbursts aren't helping our deliberation.

Frieren

Though I must note, in my 1000 years, this is the most entertaining ethics debate I've witnessed.